Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care & Ventilation

Jefferson Health Plans; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc. is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to administer prescribed respiratory care and monitor patient progress.

You will assess patients, collaborate with physicians, and document care in accordance with standards to ensure quality outcomes. The role requires an AMA-approved respiratory care program, state licensure, NBRC credential eligibility, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Care.
• Licensed by the State Board of Medicine or State Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support/BLS.
• Associate’s/2-year degree required. Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (if Certified or not registered by the NBRC, must obtain NBRC registration within 2 years of hire).

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Administers physician prescribed respiratory therapy, including oxygen, respiratory medication, PFTs, ABGs, and all mechanical ventilation.
• Performs evaluation procedures, both invasive and non-invasive, to determine respiratory care needs, and makes appropriate recommendations based upon department protocols ultimately improving patient outcomes and facilitating patient discharge.
• Monitors patients requiring mechanical ventilation including clinical assessment, routine rounds, troubleshooting, weaning, airway care, and diagnostic testing to ensure the safety and appropriate care of patients.
• Collects and analyzes sputum, blood and breath specimens for diagnosis. Measures the patients lung capacity to determine if there are any impairments.
• Offers diagnostic results and treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient.
• Communicates with other health care team members to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
• Assures smooth operation of the PFT and ABG laboratory, or other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Skills

NBRC credential

RRT certification

Education

AMA approved School of Respiratory Care

Associate's degree

Job description

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc. is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to administer prescribed respiratory care and monitor patient progress.

You will assess patients, collaborate with physicians, and document care in accordance with standards to ensure quality outcomes. The role requires an AMA-approved respiratory care program, state licensure, NBRC credential eligibility, and BLS certification.