IRP - Respiratory Therapist

Mass General Brigham; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Somerville, Massachusetts is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide critical respiratory care to patients. The role includes initiating tests, responding to emergencies, and making clinical recommendations. Applicants should have an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, along with necessary certifications like BLS and RRT. Experience of 2-3 years is preferred. The position is onsite and requires strong communication and clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required; Bachelor's preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in Respiratory Care preferred.
• Must possess necessary licenses and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and assist with respiratory tests and procedures.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and transport patients.
• Prepare care plans and recommend therapies to physicians.
• Manage administration of respiratory therapy policies.
• Conduct bedside rounds to evaluate therapy impact.

Skills

Subject Matter Expert in Respiratory Therapy

Effective Communication

Professional Judgment

Strong Communication Skills

Physical Stamina

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Registered Respiratory Therapist Certification

Neonatal Advanced Life Support Certification

Respiratory Therapist License

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Overview

Summary

Job 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

Responsibilities

• Initiates and/or assists with appropriate respiratory tests and procedures, as ordered, to deliver appropriate care to patients
• Responds to respiratory emergencies and transports mechanically ventilated 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 according to respiratory care policies and procedures
• 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 the patient areas

Qualifications

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

• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
• Registered Respiratory Therapist [RRT] - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred
• Neonatal Advanced Life Support [NALS] - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred
• Respiratory Therapist [Massachusetts License] - Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care preferred
• Respiratory Care Practitioner [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred

Experience

Respiratory Care 2-3 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to be a subject matter expert in the area of Respiratory Therapy and be able to communicate effectively with patients, team members, and other healthcare disciplines.
• Ability to assess quickly and offer professional judgment to prepare appropriate care plan, and makes specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy.
• Strong communication Skills.
• Ability to walk distances and push medical equipment weighing less than 100 pounds.
• May also be required to stand immobile for long periods of time.

Physical Requirements

Additional Job Details

• 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%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

EEO Statement

1410 Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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