Respiratory Therapist

tuftsmedicine; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

403(b) Retirement with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Free on-site parking

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

Tufts Medicine - Lowell General Hospital seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist for the Evening/Night shift (7pm–7am) with 36 hours per week, at Lowell, MA. The role provides respiratory care to patients of all ages with cardio-pulmonary conditions, including ventilator management and inhaled therapies, within a collaborative care team.

This position offers a sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, competitive benefits starting day one, and opportunities for professional growth while rotating

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in respiratory care from an accredited program.
• Massachusetts state licensure to provide respiratory care.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). If employed at TMC, must be RRT.
• One year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Initiates invasive and non-invasive ventilation per physician orders.
• Monitors ventilator function and adjusts parameters as needed.
• Weans patients from ventilation following assessment and protocols.
• Administers inhaled medications per guidelines.
• Delivers oxygen therapy using various delivery systems.
• Performs blood gas analysis and related diagnostics.
• Provides care in neonatal and pediatric units as required.
• Supports transport of high-risk patients within facilities.

Skills

BLS Certification

Licensed Respiratory Care Professional

RRT or CRT credential

Education

Associate's degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program

Bachelor's degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program

Job description

We are seeking a full-time (36hr/week) Evening/Night shift Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Lowell General Hospital!

This role is eligible for a sign on bonus for candidates who meet the criteria eligibility.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.

Why Join Us?

At Tufts Medicine - Lowell General Hospital , we're more than a health system - we're a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare. We combine academic innovation with compassion and community. If that excites you, then you belong with us.

Competitive salaries & benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one
• 403(b) Retirement with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunities for career growth

Hours - 36hr/week - Evening/Night shift (7pm-7am)

With rotating weekends (Every other Saturday & Sunday)

Rotating holiday & on-call shifts required per dept operations

Location: Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MA

Job Overview

This position is responsible for respiratory care for patients of all age groups, who are diagnosed with cardio-pulmonary dysfunction. Sets up various types of equipment to administer prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosolized drugs. Administers all types of respiratory therapy treatments including, oxygen delivery, mechanical ventilator management, diagnostic procedures (e.g., blood gas sampling and analysis, pulse oximetry, BCLS, function and troubleshooting of respiratory therapy equipment). Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Associate's degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program.
2. Licensed by the state of Massachusetts to provide respiratory care.
3. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). If employed at TMC, must be RRT.
4. One (1) year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
5. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program.
2. Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Initiates patients on invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation; routinely checks and maintains proper function of ventilator in conjunction with the physician order.
2. Abides with infection control guideline for invasive and non-invasive equipment per departmental policy. Changes and adjusts ventilator parameters based on clinical assessment and blood gas analysis in accordance with physician orders.
3. Weans patients from mechanical ventilation and other therapies through patient assessment and adjusting parameters within prescribed protocols.
4. Administer inhaled medications in accordance with institutional guidelines derived from the department of respiratory care and pharmacy.
5. Administers oxygen using low flow, high flow, open and closed circuits.
6. Embodies patient and family centered care. Explains procedures to patients and family.
7. Provides services to analyze blood specimens for blood gases, glucose and electrolytes in neonatal and pediatric intensive care units.
8. Administers Positive Pressure Breathing, (e.g. CPAP or BiPAP), which consists of the application of positive pressure to the upper airway to promote better lung inflation and aerosol distribution.
9. Routinely assists in the transport of patients requiring life-support to and from referral hospitals.
10. Provides in-house transport of mechanically ventilated and other high-risk patients.
11. Provides non-traditional therapies, e.g. Nitric Oxide gas administration, as ordered.
12. Provides resuscitation and support services at all high-risk deliveries.
13. Monitors effectiveness of therapy using non-invasive techniques such as pulse oximetry, end tidal CO2 and transcutaneous PO2/PCO2, in addition to invasive techniques such as arterial blood gas sampling.
14. Analyzes inspired oxygen concentration using various oxygen analyzers.
15. Calibrates monitors and maintains Transcutaneous Oxygen Monitors, End Tidal CO2 and pulse Oximetry monitors.
16. 16 Assists in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation as part of Code Team primarily providing airway management and manual resuscitation. Commonly administers drugs via the endotracheal tube during cardiopulmonary rescue e.g. Lidocaine, Atropi