Respiratory Therapist

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessments, administer respiratory therapies, and manage ventilators in a setting focused on culturally sensitive, patient-centered care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, educating patients and families to promote understanding, compliance, and health equity within underserved communities.

Qualifications

• Compassionate with strong clinical skills in respiratory therapy, including ventilator management and chronic disease support.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, communicate clearly, and provide culturally sensitive care.
• Commitment to serving underserved populations and promoting health equity.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and administer respiratory therapies.
• Manage ventilators and support chronic disease management for asthma and COPD.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver culturally sensitive, patient-centered care.
• Educate patients and families to promote understanding and compliance, contributing to health equity and community wellbeing.

Job description

Role

Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities

Perform patient assessments, administer respiratory therapies, manage ventilators, and support chronic disease management for conditions like asthma and COPD. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver culturally sensitive, patient-centered care. Educate patients and families to promote understanding and compliance, contributing to health equity and community wellbeing.

Qualifications & Skills

Compassionate with strong clinical skills in respiratory therapy, including ventilator management and chronic disease support. Ability to work effectively in a team, communicate clearly, and provide culturally sensitive care. Commitment to serving underserved populations and promoting health equity.