Experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Acute Care

Tenet Healthcare; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrowest Medical Center in Worcester, MA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to initiate and administer respiratory therapy per established policies and protocols. The role involves evaluating patient status, delivering ventilator care and airway management, and ensuring safe delivery of care to patients of all ages.

Responsibilities include chest PT, spirometry, activity tolerance, and maintaining thorough records.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience preferred.
• Current MA licensure as a Respiratory Therapist and ongoing BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP.
• CRT or RRT certification preferred within 2 years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Administers and manages ventilator care and airway management; monitors and adjusts related equipment.
• Performs chest physical therapy, percussion, drainage, incentive exercises and ambulation as indicated.
• Performs bedside spirometry and other pulmonary function tests as required.
• Assesses patient respiratory status and evaluates therapy effectiveness and appropriateness.
• Maintains patient and departmental records; enters therapy data and outcomes.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

CRT or RRT certification

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

Job description

Metrowest Medical Center in Worcester, MA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to initiate and administer respiratory therapy per established policies and protocols. The role involves evaluating patient status, delivering ventilator care and airway management, and ensuring safe delivery of care to patients of all ages.

Responsibilities include chest PT, spirometry, activity tolerance, and maintaining thorough records.