Pulmonary RT for Long-Term Care — In-Charge

Sweetwater Care; Jabez Corner (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Plymouth, MA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support a new pulmonary program. The RT will provide respiratory care per physician orders and collaborate with the Pulmonary Program Coordinator to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements include MA licensure, AMA-approved education, CRT/RRT credentials, and ACLS/BLS. The role involves shift leadership, care planning, and coordination with nursing, infection prevention, and medical staff.

Qualifications

• Must hold current state Respiratory Therapist licensure.
• Graduate of AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Possesses and maintains CRT and RRT credentials.
• Current ACLS and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy treatments per physician orders and policy.
• Maintain infection control and sterilization standards for equipment.
• Assess pain and coordinate nursing interventions to aid rehabilitation.
• Document data on patient records after pulmonary program sessions.
• Operate and test equipment to ensure safe, effective therapy.
• Lead daily shift operations and coordinate with nurses and physicians.

Skills

Patient care

Team leadership

Infection control

Emergency response

Education

Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure

AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy

CRT and RRT credentials

ACLS and BLS Certification

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Plymouth, MA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support a new pulmonary program. The RT will provide respiratory care per physician orders and collaborate with the Pulmonary Program Coordinator to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements include MA licensure, AMA-approved education, CRT/RRT credentials, and ACLS/BLS. The role involves shift leadership, care planning, and coordination with nursing, infection prevention, and medical staff.