Lead Respiratory Therapist — Critical Care Leader

Partner's Healthcare; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Spaulding Cambridge is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the patient care team, providing assessment, initiation, modification, and discontinuation of respiratory therapies for critically ill patients. You will analyze clinical data and make recommendations to medical staff to optimize patient care.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience, with licensure through the MA Board of Respiratory Care.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy required or Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Licenses: Respiratory Therapist license per MA Board of Respiratory Care; Heartsaver CPR AED preferred.
• Experience: 3–5 years of Respiratory Therapy experience.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and assists with respiratory tests and procedures as ordered.
• Responds to respiratory emergencies and transports ventilated patients.
• Prepares care plans and makes therapy recommendations to physicians.
• Schedules patient treatments and provides consultation as part of the care team.
• Supervises students and educates staff and families.

Skills

Respiratory care

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Mass General Brigham Spaulding Cambridge is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the patient care team, providing assessment, initiation, modification, and discontinuation of respiratory therapies for critically ill patients. You will analyze clinical data and make recommendations to medical staff to optimize patient care.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience, with licensure through the MA Board of Respiratory Care.