Respiratory Therapist

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; South Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (PRN) to provide high-quality respiratory care to diverse patient populations in a patient-first environment. You will assess respiratory status, deliver treatments, and collaborate with the care team.

Key duties include ABG sampling and analysis, ventilator management, patient education, and ensuring safety and documentation. The role emphasizes quick, safe responses in emergencies and clear communication with

Qualifications

• Ability to assess respiratory status and develop care plans.
• Perform ABG sampling and interpret results.
• Deliver respiratory treatments and manage ventilators.
• Maintain safety and infection-control standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ respiratory status and develop/implement respiratory care plans.
• Deliver respiratory treatments and manage ventilators.
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and analysis.
• Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and coordinate care with the team.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment instructions.
• Maintain safety, infection-control, and compliance standards.
• Document patient care accurately and completely.

Skills

Respiratory care

Ventilation management

ABG sampling

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Respiratory Therapist (PRN) provides high-quality respiratory care to diverse patient populations in a patient-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ respiratory status and develop/implement respiratory care plans.
• Deliver respiratory treatments and manage ventilators.
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and analysis.
• Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and coordinate care with the team.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and treatment instructions.
• Maintain safety, infection-control, and compliance standards.
• Document patient care accurately and completely.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical knowledge of respiratory care and ventilation management.
• Ability to perform ABG sampling and interpret results to guide care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to act quickly and safely in urgent/critical situations.
• Commitment to patient education, safety, infection prevention, and accurate documentation.