Respiratory Pulmonary Function Therapist

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Pharmacy benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) savings matches

Earned time cash out

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Pulmonary Function Therapist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic duties in the Pulmonary department.

The role supports quality patient care through advanced respiratory care and accurate interpretation of tests within a part-time schedule. Candidates must hold NBRC registration and MA licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, with 3–5 years of related experience and strong communication skills for collaborating with patients, families, and

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy.
• Current NBRC registration or equivalent.
• Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist license required.
• Three to five years of experience with department policies and equipment.
• Ability to review lab results, conduct respiratory assessments, and operate equipment.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnosis- and treatment-related respiratory care duties.
• Deliver Respiratory Care Services to ensure quality patient care.
• Explain therapy goals to patients and families and coordinate with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Anatomy

Physiology

Microbiology

Pulmonary Physics

Pulmonary Pathophysiology

Respiratory Care

Blood Gas Analysis

Pharmacology

Education

Two-year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Respiratory Care Department Clinical Coordinator, performs a variety of technical duties involved in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary disease, along with the delivery of Respiratory Care Services to ensure the quality care received by patients.

Position: Respiratory Pulmonary Function Therapist

Department: Pulmonary

Schedule: Part Time

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Work requires knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Pulmonary Physics, Pulmonary Pathophysiology, advanced respiratory care, mathematics, blood gas chemistry, and pharmacology at a level generally acquired through the completion of a two year AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy.

Work requires registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Work requires a current license or permit from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Respiratory Therapist.

Work requires knowledge of department policies, procedures, standards, and equipment at a level generally acquired during three to five years of experience.

Work requires analytical ability necessary to review and evaluate various laboratory results, conduct respiratory assessments, and properly operate highly technical respiratory equipment.

Work requires interpersonal skills necessary to explain therapy and goals to patients and family members and to communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals.

Compensation Range:

$32.84- $43.31

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to,

• benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy)
• contract increases
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) savings matches
• earned time cash out
• paid time off
• career advancement opportunities
• resources to support employee and family wellbeing

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans