ECMO Specialist - MGH

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their dynamic patient care team. This role involves providing critical respiratory care to patients, analyzing clinical data, and collaborating with medical staff to optimize patient outcomes. You'll initiate and assist with life-saving procedures, manage care plans, and educate both patients and staff. If you're passionate about making a difference in critical care, this opportunity offers a chance to thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of critical care experience required.
• Respiratory Therapist license in Massachusetts is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and assists with respiratory tests and procedures.
• Prepares care plans and modifies treatment based on patient response.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Patient Assessment

Organizational Skills

Motivational Skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

ECLS Equipment

Respiratory Therapy Modalities

Job description

Summary
Acts as an active member of the patient care team to provide clinical patient care assessment, initiation, modification and discontinuance of therapeutic respiratory care procedures to critically ill patients. Analyzes and evaluates clinical patient data to determine the appropriate therapy or interventions and makes recommendations on patient care plans to the medical staff.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
-Initiates and/or assists with appropriate respiratory and extracorporeal life support (ECLS) tests and procedures, as ordered, to deliver appropriate care to patients.
-Responds to respiratory and ECLS emergencies and transports patients when moved from units for tests and procedures.
-Prepares appropriate care plan and makes specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy. Schedules patient treatments as necessary and provides consultation as an active member of the patient care team.
-Manages the administration of all aspects of respiratory therapy and ECLS according to the policies and procedures, including ECLS equipment.
-Makes regular bedside rounds and administers Respiratory Care modalities to assigned patients. Modifies treatment care plan according to clinical picture and response to therapy.
-Participates in education of students, physicians, staff, and patients/families. Clinically supervises respiratory therapy students in patient areas.

Education
Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy required and Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Respiratory Therapist [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care required
Experience
Critical care experience 1-2 years required and ELSO certification preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with physicians, nurses and other allied health care members.
- Strong patient assessment skills.
- Strong organizational skills needed to assist staff therapists in prioritizing/triaging work.
- Demonstrates ability to motivate and direct professional and technical staff.
- Ability to walk distances and push medical equipment weighing less than 100 lbs. may also be required to stand immobile for long periods of time.

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.