Respiratory Pulmonary Function Therapist

BMC Software; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

BMC Software is seeking a Respiratory Pulmonary Function Therapist to support the Pulmonary Department on a part-time basis in Massachusetts. The role requires NBRC registration and an active Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist license, with 3–5 years of relevant experience in a high-acuity setting.

Responsibilities include performing diagnostic tests and delivering respiratory care, interpreting lab results, and communicating treatment goals to patients, families, and the care team.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of a two-year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current license/permit from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Three to five years of experience with department policies, procedures, and equipment.
• Ability to review lab results, perform respiratory assessments and operate respiratory equipment.
• Ability to explain therapy and goals to patients and communicate with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of technical duties in diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary disease.
• Deliver Respiratory Care Services to ensure quality patient care.
• Explain therapy plans to patients and families and collaborate with healthcare team.

Skills

Anatomy

Physiology

Microbiology

Pulmonary Physics

Pulmonary Pathophysiology

Advanced respiratory care

Mathematics

Blood gas chemistry

Pharmacology

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Education

Two-year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

Respiratory equipment operation

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, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans