Respiratory Therapist

Baystate Medical Center; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their dynamic team. In this vital role, you will evaluate and treat patients with respiratory disorders, utilizing advanced diagnostic tools and therapies. Your expertise will contribute to patient care across various settings, including emergency and critical care. This position offers a collaborative environment where you can grow your skills and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. If you are passionate about respiratory care and eager to advance your career, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Continuing education support

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist in Massachusetts required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat disorders affecting breathing.
• Perform diagnostic cardiopulmonary evaluations and therapy treatments.
• Manage patient therapy based on responses and lab results.

Skills

Pulmonary function testing

Interventional diagnostics

Medical gas therapy

Mechanical ventilation

Patient assessment

Disease management

Emergency care

Education

Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS)

Blood gas analysis

Job description

Respiratory Therapist perform under the general supervision of a physician, and their responsibilities always encompass evaluating, diagnosing, and treating disorders that affect breathing. Clinical areas including Adult, Pediatric, and Neonatal population.

Respiratory therapists perform diagnostic cardiopulmonary evaluations and respiratory therapy treatments designed to treat patients with deficiencies and dysfunctions of the cardiopulmonary system. Cardiopulmonary evaluation involves acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting data that is obtained from diagnostic tests and specimens.

The responsibilities of a respiratory therapist may include, but are not limited to:

1. Under supervision; performance and collection of diagnostic information:

a. Pulmonary function testing

b. Interventional diagnostics

d. Noninvasive and invasive diagnostic procedures

e. Blood gas and other pertinent laboratory analysis

2. Application of therapeutics to respiratory care:

a. Medical gas therapy

b. Humidity therapy

c. Aerosol therapy

d. Artificial airway management, and care

e. Airway clearance

f. Invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation

g. Vascular catheter insertion, management, and care

h. Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS)

3. Patient assessment including physical examination and diagnostic data interpretation

4. Assessment of therapies

Make changes to patient therapy as indicated by patient response or lab results. Make patient rounds regularly. Observe patient, check equipment, change/make adjustments as necessary Make recommendations regarding patient's therapy to physician. Discontinue therapy as ordered. Remove equipment from patient rooms, dissemble, and follow infection control cleaning guidelines. Perform oxygen rounds, and titrate as indicated

5. Disease management of acute and chronic diseases

6. Collaborative support of hemodynamics

7. Discharge planning and case management

8. Provision of emergency, acute, critical, and post-acute care, including

a. Patient and environmental assessment

b. Therapeutic interventions

c. Patient land and air transport

9. Safety and Equipment Maintenance

Respond to all Rapid Response/Code Blue, and provide applicable care. Maintain established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control. Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies. Call for maintenance and repair of equipment (in-house). Alert supervisor to malfunction of equipment. Document maintenance/repair.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position is part of a career ladder:

I:
Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy

II:
Associates degree in RT
one year of clinical experience

III:
Associates degree in RT
Minimum 3 years of clinical experience and 2 years of consistent charge experience OR 3 years experience with ongoing clinical experience in 2 or more critical care areas

Preceptor Experience
DMS Leader, experience leading huddle

Certified Respiratory Therapist in Massachusetts Required

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Preferred

American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification required.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support American Heart Association Certification, preferred

We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!

OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

You Belong At Baystate

At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.

DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.

Education:

Associates of Science: Respiratory Therapy (Required)

Respiratory Therapist

Full time

Days

Location: Springfield Ma

Hours: 36 hours, 7a-7:30p

Summary

Respiratory Therapist perform under the general supervision of a physician, and their responsibilities always encompass evaluating, diagnosing, and treating disorders that affect breathing. Clinical areas including Adult, Pediatric, and Neonatal population.

Respiratory therapists perform diagnostic cardiopulmonary evaluations and respiratory therapy treatments designed to treat patients with deficiencies and dysfunctions of the cardiopulmonary system. Cardiopulmonary evaluation involves acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting data that is obtained from diagnostic tests and specimens.

The responsibilities of a respiratory therapist may include, but are not limited to:

1. Under supervision; performance and collection of diagnostic information:

a. Pulmonary function testing

b. Interventional diagnostics

c. Sleep studies

d. Noninvasive and invasive diagnostic procedures

e. Blood gas and other pertinent laboratory analysis

2. Application of therapeutics to respiratory care:

a. Medical gas therapy

b. Humidity therapy

c. Aerosol therapy

d. Artificial airway management, and care

e. Airway clearance

f. Invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation

g. Vascular catheter insertion, management, and care

h. Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS)

3. Patient assessment including physical examination and diagnostic data interpretation

4. Assessment of therapies

Make changes to patient therapy as indicated by patient response or lab results. Make patient rounds regularly. Observe patient, check equipment, change/make adjustments as necessary Make recommendations regarding patient's therapy to physician. Discontinue therapy as ordered. Remove equipment from patient rooms, dissemble, and follow infection control cleaning guidelines. Perform oxygen rounds, and titrate as indicated

5. Disease management of acute and chronic diseases

6. Collaborative support of hemodynamics

7. Discharge planning and case management

8. Provision of emergency, acute, critical, and post-acute care, including

a. Patient and environmental assessment

b. Therapeutic interventions

c. Patient land and air transport

9. Safety and Equipment Maintenance

Respond to all Rapid Response/Code Blue, and provide applicable care. Maintain established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control. Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies. Call for maintenance and repair of equipment (in-house). Alert supervisor to malfunction of equipment. Document maintenance/repair.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position is part of a career ladder:

I:
Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy

II:
Associates degree in RT
one year of clinical experience

III:
Associates degree in RT
Minimum 3 years of clinical experience and 2 years of consistent charge experience OR 3 years experience with ongoing clinical experience in 2 or more critical care areas

Preceptor Experience
DMS Leader, experience leading huddle

Certified Respiratory Therapist in Massachusetts Required

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Preferred

American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification required.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support American Heart Association Certification, preferred

We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!

OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

You Belong At Baystate

At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.

DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.

Education:

Associates of Science: Respiratory Therapy (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Certified Respiratory Therapist - The National Board for Respiratory CareThe National Board for Respiratory Care

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.