Respiratory Therapist

The General Hospital Corporation; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for Spaulding in Cambridge, MA. The role involves active participation in patient care, initiating and modifying respiratory therapies for critically ill patients, and collaborating with the medical team.

The position requires an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy (Bachelor’s preferred) and state licensure. Onsite work, 36 hours weekly, with a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Massachusetts license required or eligible; NBRC RRT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and assists with respiratory tests and procedures as ordered.
• Responds to respiratory emergencies and transports mechanically ventilated patients.
• Prepares care plans and makes recommendations to physician for indicated therapy.
• Manages administration of respiratory therapy per policies and procedures.
• Performs regular bedside rounds and adjusts treatment plan as needed.
• Educates students, physicians, staff and patients/families.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Communication

Team collaboration

Bedside assessment

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

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

Respiratory Therapists needed for Spaulding

$15,000 Sign On Bonus

Summary

Acts as an active member of the patient care team to provide clinical patient care assessment, initiation, modification, and discontinuance of therapeutic respiratory care procedures to critically ill patients. Analyzes and evaluates clinical patient data to determine the appropriate therapy or interventions and makes recommendations on patient care plans to the medical staff.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Initiates and/or assists with appropriate respiratory tests and procedures, as ordered, to deliver appropriate care to patients
• Responds to respiratory emergencies and transports mechanically ventilated patients when moved from units for tests and procedures
• Prepares appropriate care plan, and makes specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy. Schedules patient treatments as necessary and provides consultation as an active member of the patient care team
• Manages the administration of all aspects of respiratory therapy according to respiratory care policies and procedures
• Makes regular bedside rounds and administers Respiratory Care modalities to assigned patients. Modifies treatment care plan according to clinical picture and response to therapy
• Participates in education of students, physicians, staff, and patients/families. Clinically supervises respiratory therapy students in the patient areas

Qualifications

Education

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy required and Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
• Registered Respiratory Therapist [RRT] - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred
• Neonatal Advanced Life Support [NALS] - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred
• Respiratory Therapist [Massachusetts License] - Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care preferred
• Respiratory Care Practitioner [State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience

• Respiratory Care 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to be a subject matter expert in the area of Respiratory Therapy and be able to communicate effectively with patients, team members, and other healthcare disciplines.
• Ability to assess quickly and offer professional judgment to prepare appropriate care plan, and makes specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy.
• Strong communication Skills.
• Ability to walk distances and push medical equipment weighing less than 100 pounds.
• May also be required to stand immobile for long periods of time.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasional (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1575 Cambridge Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$41.81 - $50.25/Hourly

Grade

5

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs desi