Respiratory Therapist

The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess, plan, and administer respiratory care per physician orders, including mechanical ventilation and airway management. The role involves responding to emergencies, supervising students, and contributing to education and rounds.

The candidate should have an A.S. in Respiratory Therapy, MA licensure, and NBRRC registration within six months. Strong interpersonal and clinical skills are essential for collaboration across the care team.

Qualifications

• A.S. in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• One year of clinical training (or equivalent) is required.
• Currently licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Registration (RRT) by the N.B.R.C. within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional Respiratory Care including initiation and maintenance of mechanical ventilation and airway care.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and manage airway stability during transport.
• Assess patient condition using medical history, tests, and collaboration with the care team.
• Instruct and supervise respiratory technicians and students in procedures.
• Document observations, treatments, and patient responses accurately.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient assessment

Professional & technical skills

Staff motivation & leadership

Education

A.S. in Respiratory Therapy

1 year clinical training

Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist license

RRT registration within 6 months

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

$15,000K sign on bonus available

GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT

Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing and administering Respiratory Care procedures in accordance with physician's treatment plan including mechanical ventilation and airway care; respiratory treatment; emergency respiratory maneuvers; transport and maintenance of critically ill patients for special tests and procedures. Performs and interprets tests and procedures to assess and manage patient care in accordance with physician. Attends and participates in hospital educational programs and patient care rounds. Precepts college students/interns from respiratory care programs.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides professional Respiratory Care including initiation and maintenance of mechanical ventilation, assist with insertion, stabilization and maintenance of artificial airways, and administration of Respiratory Care modalities. Uses professional judgment regarding appropriateness of therapy and modifies treatment and/or notifies physicians with recommendations for change. Administers appropriate tests and procedures as ordered to evaluate appropriateness of therapy including pulse oximetry, pulmonary mechanics, pulmonary function testing, airway clearance techniques, and alveolar gas measurements.
2. Responds to respiratory emergencies (including cardiopulmonary resuscitations), establishes and maintains patient airway. Transports and maintains mechanically ventilated patients.
3. Assesses patient condition based on medical history, patient observation and examination, physician's diagnosis, laboratory findings, specific respiratory tests and procedures. Uses professional judgment to work collaboratively with the care team.
4. Assists and instructs respiratory technicians and students in performance of respiratory care procedures.
5. Makes regular rounds and administers respiratory care modalities to assigned patients. Observes and evaluates patients' conditions, progress, and responses to treatment. Collaboratively contributes to care plan accordingly.
6. Completes necessary documentation of all pertinent observations related to patient care, treatment administered, patient's response to treatment, and reports to Respiratory Care Clinical Supervisor and physicians.
7. Participates in education of students, physicians, and staff. Clinically supervises respiratory therapy students in patient areas. Explains and demonstrates respiratory techniques to other members of the care team.
8. Instructs patients and/or family members in respiratory techniques.
9. Attends and participates in internal and external educational meetings and enhance clinical competencies. Participates in daily patient-care reports, staff meetings, and conferences as scheduled. Maintains continuing education related to age-specific care. The individual in this position must demonstrate appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the adolescent through the geriatric patient. In addition, she/he must possess the ability to assess patient-related data relative to age-specific needs and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures.
10. Assists in departmental research projects.
11. Maintains continuing education relating to cultural diversity. The individual in this position must demonstrate appropriate knowledge and understanding of the diversity of any patient population to include, but not limited to age, race, religion, ethnicity, ability, income, position, sexual orientation, gender or background.

Qualifications

Required:

1. A.S. in Respiratory Therapy.
2. One-year clinical training (or the equivalent).
3. Currently licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
4. Registration (RRT) by the N.B.R.C. within six (6) months of hire.

Preferred:

1. B.S. in Respiratory Therapy.
2. Two years of previous critical care experience.
3. ECMO Experience strongly preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIIES REQUIRED

1. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills to interact with physicians, nurses and other allied health care members.
2. Must possess strong patient assessment skills.
3. Must possess professional and technical skills to act as a staff therapist.
4. Must demonstrate ability to motivate and direct professional and technical staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in patient care environments including intensive care, recovery room, an