Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Tenet Healthcare; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrowest Medical Center in Worcester, MA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to initiate and administer respiratory therapy per established policies and protocols. The role involves evaluating patient status, delivering ventilator care and airway management, and ensuring safe delivery of care to patients of all ages.

Responsibilities include chest PT, spirometry, activity tolerance, and maintaining thorough records.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience preferred.
• Current MA licensure as a Respiratory Therapist and ongoing BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP.
• CRT or RRT certification preferred within 2 years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Administers and manages ventilator care and airway management; monitors and adjusts related equipment.
• Performs chest physical therapy, percussion, drainage, incentive exercises and ambulation as indicated.
• Performs bedside spirometry and other pulmonary function tests as required.
• Assesses patient respiratory status and evaluates therapy effectiveness and appropriateness.
• Maintains patient and departmental records; enters therapy data and outcomes.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

CRT or RRT certification

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

Job description

Under the direction of the Medical Director and the direct supervision of the Manager of the Respiratory Care Department, the Respiratory Therapist will initiate and administer all respiratory therapy modalities according to established policies, procedures and protocols at Metrowest Medical Center. Therapy will be administered to patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction/disability or for preventive purposes. Participates in clinical education. Ensures quality and safe delivery of care to patients of all ages.

• Administers and manages all ventilator care, continuous positive pressure breathing, weaning techniques, and artificial airway care. Set up changes and monitors associated equipment.
• Performs chest physical therapy, chest percussions and vibrations, postural drainage, incentive exercises, and ambulation exercises as indicated.
• Performs clinical diagnostic and pulmonary function tests, such as bedside spirometry and other selected tests.
• Assesses patient respiratory status, observes patient adjustment/reaction to therapy, and evaluates the appropriateness of all therapy
• Maintains all necessary patient and departmental records; enters clinical data regarding therapy administered and its effect.

Other related duties as required

Required:

• Education: Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy program required
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• It is strongly encouraged that CRT therapists advance to RRT within 2 years of employment.
• Maintains current licensure by the State of Massachusetts as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Maintains current BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications once obtained.
• New hires are required to obtain BLS prior to providing direct care to patients.
• Additional certifications as listed are required within 1 year of employment

Preferred:

• Experience: Previous neonatal & pediatric experience preferred.