Respiratory Therapist

TalentBurst; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for night shifts in Concord, Massachusetts. The successful candidate will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, provide education, and work collaboratively within a clinical team, ensuring high standards of patient care for all ages. Certification and licensure in Massachusetts are required, along with a commitment to ongoing clinical education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited Respiratory Therapy program required.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory procedures per hospital policies.
• Evaluates and treats patients following physician's orders.
• Participates in Code Team and Rapid Response Team.

Skills

Patient care

Diagnostic respiratory care

Therapeutic modalities application

Patient education

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Respiratory Therapist
Nights, 36 hours, 7:00p-7:30a, every other weekend, no call, rotating holidays

Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of Cardio/Pulmonary/Neurology/Sleep Disorders, provides a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care services, for in patient and out patients of all ages.

Job Functions
1. Performs respiratory care procedures in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
2. Evaluates, treats, and re-assesses patients of all ages, following physician's order.
3. Functions independently and also assists Physicians and Nursing in the determination and application of therapeutic modalities.
4. Assists in the orientation and training of respiratory and nursing personnel.
5. Participates in Code Team and Rapid Response Team.
6. Provides patient and family education.
7. Participates in CQI initiatives.
8. Participates in departmental education activities.
9. Transports patients.
10. Assists the Director with special projects, equipment and stock inventory control.
11. Maintains and supports patient's rights to care, privacy and respect.
12. Other duties as assigned from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications

Education
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
- Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy (RT) program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) required.

Experience
- Previous RT experience strongly preferred.
- Previous patient care experience preferred.
- Appropriate clinical rotations during the RT program are considered as satisfactory experience.

Licensure and/or Certification
- Must have current licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Respiratory Therapist.
- RRT or CRT from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
- BLS healthcare provider required.
- NRP certification required.

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