Respiratory Therapist

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a Respiratory Care Professional to provide comprehensive respiratory support across patient areas. You will administer therapies, manage ventilators, and respond to emergencies while documenting care and educating patients and families.

The role requires strong assessment skills, teamwork with the care team, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards in a dynamic clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Competence in respiratory therapy procedures and patient assessment.
• Ability to manage and troubleshoot ventilator support.
• Strong clinical reasoning to evaluate therapy effectiveness.
• Proficiency in blood sample analysis and related testing.
• Accurate documentation and clear patient education.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Knowledge of safety practices and regulatory standards.
• Calm, responsive demeanor during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care across patient care areas by administering therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Manage ventilators and respond to clinical emergencies.
• Analyze blood samples, document patient care accurately, and educate patients and families.

Skills

Respiratory procedures

Ventilator management

Clinical assessment

Blood gas analysis

Documentation

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Emergency response

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Responsibilities

Provide respiratory care across patient care areas by administering therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, managing ventilators, evaluating respiratory therapies, and responding to clinical emergencies. Analyze blood samples, document patient care accurately, and educate patients and families on respiratory treatments and self-care.

Responsibilities

Provide respiratory care across patient care areas by administering therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, managing ventilators, evaluating respiratory therapies, and responding to clinical emergencies. Analyze blood samples, document patient care accurately, and educate patients and families on respiratory treatments and self-care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Competence in respiratory therapy procedures and patient assessment
• Ability to manage and troubleshoot ventilator support
• Strong clinical reasoning to evaluate therapy effectiveness
• Proficiency in blood sample analysis and related testing
• Accurate documentation and clear patient education
• Ability to collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Knowledge of safety practices and compliance with regulatory and clinical standards
• Responsive, calm demeanor during urgent and emergency situations