Respiratory Therapist

Salem Hospital; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility seeks a respiratory therapist to provide expert care and support to critically ill patients. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy, BLS certification, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include initiating respiratory procedures, conducting assessments, and educating both patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• BLS Certification and RRT preferred.
• 0-1 year of Respiratory Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical patient care assessment and therapeutic respiratory care procedures.
• Initiates respiratory tests and responds to emergencies.
• Educates students, staff, and patients about respiratory care.

Skills

Communication Skills

Patient Care

Therapeutic Procedures

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Registered Respiratory Therapist Certification

Job description

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


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 Resuscitation Certification [NRP] - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred Respiratory Therapist [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care preferred Respiratory Care Practitioner [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
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.

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 Occasionally (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%)

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.