Critical Care Respiratory Therapist – Sign-On Bonus

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to assess, plan, organize and administer respiratory care in accordance with physician treatment plans, including mechanical ventilation and airway care in a high-acuity setting.

You will respond to respiratory emergencies, supervise students and technicians, document patient progress and collaborate with the care team to optimize outcomes. This role is onsite in Boston with a $15,000K sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• A.S. in Respiratory Therapy.
• One-year clinical training (or the equivalent).
• Currently licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Registration (RRT) by the NBRC within six (6) months of hire.
• B.S. in Respiratory Therapy (preferred).
• Two years of previous critical care experience (preferred).
• ECMO experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional Respiratory Care including initiation and maintenance of mechanical ventilation, assist with insertion, stabilization and maintenance of artificial airways, and administration of Respiratory Care modalities.
• Responds to respiratory emergencies (including cardiopulmonary resuscitations), establishes and maintains patient airway. Transports and maintains mechanically ventilated patients.
• Assesses patient condition based on medical history, patient observation and examination, physician's diagnosis, laboratory findings, specific respiratory tests and procedures.
• Assists and instructs respiratory technicians and students in performance of respiratory care procedures.
• Makes regular rounds and administers respiratory care modalities to assigned patients. Observes and evaluates patients' conditions, progress, and responses to treatment.
• Completes necessary documentation of all pertinent observations related to patient care, treatment administered, patient’s response to treatment, and reports to Respiratory Care Clinical Supervisor and physicians.
• Participates in education of students, physicians, and staff. Clinically supervises respiratory therapy students in patient areas.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient assessment

Professional and technical staff

Staff motivation

Education

AS in Respiratory Therapy

Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist license

RRT NBRC registration within 6 months

BS in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

Tools

ECMO experience

Critical care equipment knowledge

Job description

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to assess, plan, organize and administer respiratory care in accordance with physician treatment plans, including mechanical ventilation and airway care in a high-acuity setting.

You will respond to respiratory emergencies, supervise students and technicians, document patient progress and collaborate with the care team to optimize outcomes. This role is onsite in Boston with a $15,000K sign-on bonus.