Respiratory Therapist - CRT or RRT

Cape Cod Healthcare; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 49,593 - 72,999; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Massachusetts seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients. The role requires monitoring patients' respiratory conditions, assisting in procedures like intubations, and ensuring accurate documentation in the system. Candidates must have a state license, current BLS certification, and preferably one year of critical care experience. This position involves rotating shifts and service excellence is a must.

Qualifications

• RRT or CRT qualification required.
• Massachusetts licensure needed.
• BLS certification must be current.
• 1+ years of critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to patients.
• Monitor patients’ respiratory condition during transport.
• Assist with Bronchoscopies and intubations.
• Document care accurately in EMR.
• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment.

Skills

Ability to read, write and communicate in English

Service excellence to patients and staff

Excellent bedside manner

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Massachusetts state licensure in Respiratory Therapy

Current BLS certification

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Degree or high school diploma in clinical field

Job description

Overview

Purpose of Position: Provides respiratory care to patients.

Responsibilities

• Analyze/Interpret ABG samples.
• Identifies acute and chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
• Initiate and provide ventilatory support. Recommend appropriate ventilator settings, use lung protective strategies, appropriately wean the patient, monitor/troubleshoot the ventilator.
• Use best practice and follow approved Therapist driven protocols, procedures and department policies.
• Perform diagnostic procedures such as ABG draws and sputum specimen collection.
• Analyze/Interpret ABG samples.
• Troubleshoot Blood Gas machine and perform quality control procedures in the Lab.
• Perform bedside spirometry.
• Perform capnography.
• Working knowledge of monitors used on the units.
• Monitor patient’s respiratory condition during transport within the hospital. Monitor patients’ respiratory condition during transport to other facilities as needed.
• Attend Codes and RRT’s.
• Assist with conscious sedations and intubations.
• Administer therapeutic gases such as oxygen, Heliox, high flow oxygen therapy.
• Assist with Bronchoscopies performed in the Bronch Lab/OR/floors/ER/ICU.
• Assist in all treatment modalities used at CCH to provide care to the neonatal and pediatric population.
• Assesses tracheostomy, laryngectomy tubes.
• Maintain the artificial airway. Perform naso-tracheal, endotracheal and tracheostomy suctioning.
• Assists providers with tracheostomy tube changes.
• Documents correct brand, size, cuffed or uncuffed, disposable or reusable inner cannulas on the EMR avatar.
• Works in conjunction with nursing staff to provide trach care and tracheal suction.
• Assess for and administer PEP, CPT, and all other airway clearance devices/methods.
• Administer aerosolized/metered dose medications.
• Assess for, administer, troubleshoot, and maintain non-invasive ventilation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to offer clinical expertise.
• Provide accurate and complete documentation/charging in the EMR.
• Perform charge reconciliation on all patients daily to ensure correct billing.
• Interact with Providers and other staff in a positive and respectful manner.
• Respond to requests in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate excellent bedside manner.
• Precept/train/orient other departments, students and Respiratory staff as required.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, stock.
• Attend seminars and educational programs to enhance professional growth and meet the needs of the patients served.
• Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
• Perform other work-related duties as requested/assigned.

Qualifications

• Job Code 6216 for those with RRT, Job Code 8246 for those with CRT or Per diem
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• Massachusetts state licensure in Respiratory Therapy.
• Current BLS certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 6 months of hire and maintain certification bi-annually.
• Copy of highest-level degree and/or transcript in a clinical field or specialty. If no degree, a copy of high school diploma.
• Minimum one year of critical care experience preferred.

Schedule Details

36 hours per week, Rotating Eves/Nights 7:00pm - 7:00am, Every Other Weekend & Every Other Holiday

Organization

Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department

CCH-Respiratory Therapy

Annual/Hourly

Hourly

Hiring Pay Range

36 - 52.99