Lead Respiratory Therapist - Long-Term Care Pulmonary

Sweetwater Care; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Fitchburg, MA is launching a pulmonary program and seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist licensed in Massachusetts. The RT will execute treatments and interventions with a focus on improving residents’ pulmonary and cardiac outcomes, under supervision of the Pulmonary Program Coordinator.

The role requires current Massachusetts licensure, an active RRT credential, and ACLS/BLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Active RRT credential.
• Current ACLS and BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of pulmonary therapies and licensure requirements.
• Administers respiratory therapy treatments and interventions per physician orders.
• Documents patient data in medical records after pulmonary program activities.
• Operates and tests respiratory therapy equipment for safety and effectiveness.
• Takes part in education and training to maintain professional competency.
• Oversees daily shift operations and coordinates with nursing leadership.

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Fitchburg, MA is launching a pulmonary program and seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist licensed in Massachusetts. The RT will execute treatments and interventions with a focus on improving residents’ pulmonary and cardiac outcomes, under supervision of the Pulmonary Program Coordinator.

The role requires current Massachusetts licensure, an active RRT credential, and ACLS/BLS certifications.