Respiratory Therapist - MGH

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join an active patient-care team. You will initiate and adjust respiratory procedures for critically ill patients, including NICU therapies, and provide bedside care alongside physicians and nurses.

You will respond to emergencies, prepare care plans, and support education for students and staff. Strong communication and rapid assessment are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to be a subject matter expert in Respiratory Therapy and communicate with care teams.
• Ability to assess quickly and provide professional judgment for care plans.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and assist with respiratory tests and procedures and provide appropriate care.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and transport patients as needed.
• Prepare care plans and make therapy recommendations to physicians.
• Manage NICU-specific respiratory therapies and conduct bedside rounds.

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

Job description

Site: The General Hospital CorporationMass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.Job SummaryMassachusetts General HospitalActs as an active member of the patient care team to provide clinical patient care assessment, initiation, modification and discontinuance of therapeutic respiratory care procedures to critically ill patients. Analyzes and evaluates clinical patient data to determine the appropriate therapy or interventions and makes recommendations on patient care plans to the medical staff.Does this position require Patient Care? YesEssential Functions-Initiates and/or assists with appropriate respiratory tests and procedures, as ordered, to deliver appropriate care to patients. This includes moderate complexity point of care (POC) testing for Blood Gas Analysis.-Responds to respiratory emergencies, including high-risk deliveries, and transports patients as indicated.-Prepares appropriate care plan and makes specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy. Schedules patient treatments as necessary and provides consultation as an active member of the patient care team.-Manages the administration of all aspects of respiratory therapy according to respiratory care policies and procedures, including NICU-specific therapies.-Makes regular bedside rounds and administers Respiratory Care modalities to assigned patients. Modifies treatment care plan according to clinical picture and response to therapy.-Participates in education of students, physicians, staff, patients, and families.QualificationsEducation Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy required and Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Respiratory Therapist [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care required Experience NICU experience 1-2 years preferred NPS Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialty (cert) preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to be a subject matter expert in the area of Respiratory Therapy and be able to communicate effectively with patients, team members, and other healthcare disciplines. - Ability to assess quickly and offer professional judgment to prepare appropriate care plan, and makes specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy. - Strong communication skills. - Ability to walk distances and push medical equipment weighing less than 100 lbs. may also be required to stand immobile for long periods of time.Additional Job Details (if applicable)Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location55 Fruit StreetScheduled Weekly Hours36Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftRotating (United States of America)Pay Range$41.81 - $50.25/HourlyGrade5At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.