Respiratory Therapist — Critical Care & Ventilation Expert

University of Massachusetts Medical School; Westborough (MA); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Federal Medical Center Devens invites applications for a Respiratory Therapist who will assess, treat and care for patients with breathing disorders and initiate therapeutic procedures. You will operate ventilators and related equipment, monitor patient responses, document results, and work with a team of physicians, nurses and other health professionals.

Requirements include graduation from an approved respiratory care program, Massachusetts licensure with NBRC certifications, CPR, and a

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an approved respiratory care program.
• Massachusetts Licensure for Respiratory Therapist with NBRC certifications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Minimum one year of prior experience.
• Current CPR certification.

Aufgaben

• Set up and operate respiratory devices and equipment as prescribed.
• Provide emergency care including CPR and related resuscitation support.
• Determine treatment parameters per physician orders and therapy type.
• Monitor patient responses and document results.
• Read prescriptions and review patient information to assess condition.
• Work within a clinical team to manage patient care.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and equipment use.
• Perform pulmonary function tests and adjust equipment for optimal therapy.
• Coordinate with physicians on patient care and testing.

Kenntnisse

Oral communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Massachusetts Licensure for Respiratory Therapist

NBRC Certification

CPR Certification

Graduate from approved Respiratory Care program

Jobbeschreibung

Federal Medical Center Devens invites applications for a Respiratory Therapist who will assess, treat and care for patients with breathing disorders and initiate therapeutic procedures. You will operate ventilators and related equipment, monitor patient responses, document results, and work with a team of physicians, nurses and other health professionals.

Requirements include graduation from an approved respiratory care program, Massachusetts licensure with NBRC certifications, CPR, and a