Impactful Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care Ventilation

Mass General Brigham; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 35,940,000 - 41,081,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Newton-Wellesley Hospital provides diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to patients as prescribed by physicians, adhering to Massachusetts Board requirements and professional standards.

The role assesses patient condition, participates in plan development, treats and educates patients, and maintains records. Responsibilities include inservice training and care of newborn through geriatric patients on rotating shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Evidence of continued education as required by the Board of Registration, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Demonstrated clinical competency equivalent to 3 year of critical care experience.
• CPR certification required (BLS).
• Knowledge of the special needs and behaviors of the infant, child, adolescent, adult, and older adult populations required.

Responsibilities

• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services as prescribed by physicians.
• Assesses patient condition and participates in formulary respiratory care plan.
• Treats and educates the patient and maintains appropriate records.
• Participates in inservice/training and management of mechanically ventilated patients.
• Respiratory care services cover newborn to geriatric patients.

Skills

NBRC certification

Massachusetts licensure

Continuing education

3 years critical care

CPR/BLS

Age group knowledge

Job description

Mass General Brigham in Newton-Wellesley Hospital provides diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to patients as prescribed by physicians, adhering to Massachusetts Board requirements and professional standards.

The role assesses patient condition, participates in plan development, treats and educates patients, and maintains records. Responsibilities include inservice training and care of newborn through geriatric patients on rotating shifts, including evenings and weekends.