Lead Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

massgeneralbrigham; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Cambridge, MA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide clinical patient care, assess data, initiate and adjust therapies for critically ill patients as part of the patient care team.

The role includes bedside rounds, collaboration with physicians, education of staff and students, and supervision of students in clinical areas. Minimum education is Associate's degree; Massachusetts license required; 3-5 years experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required or Bachelor’s preferred.
• Massachusetts license in Respiratory Care is required; Heartsaver CPR AED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, modify and discontinue respiratory therapy as ordered.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and transport ventilated patients when needed.
• Prepare care plans and advise physicians on indicated therapy.
• Participation in education of students, physicians, staff and patients/families.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Respiratory care equipment

Ventilators

Job description

Mass General Brigham in Cambridge, MA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide clinical patient care, assess data, initiate and adjust therapies for critically ill patients as part of the patient care team.

The role includes bedside rounds, collaboration with physicians, education of staff and students, and supervision of students in clinical areas. Minimum education is Associate's degree; Massachusetts license required; 3-5 years experience preferred.