Respiratory Therapist - MGH Boston

US Diversity Job Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 119,851,000 - 137,760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Mass General Brigham is hiring respiratory therapists in Boston to provide extensive respiratory care across multiple units, including the ICU and specialized ventilator support. The role demands strong critical thinking, independent work habits, and excellent communication with care teams.

You will administer advanced therapies, supervise patient care plans, and participate in rapid response and trauma team activities, with opportunities for growth and involvement in clinical research.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a ARC-approved respiratory care program with at least an Associate's degree.
• Massachusetts respiratory care license in good standing.
• RRT registered with NBRC preferred; BLS certification required.
• New grads have 6 months to become registered after hire.
• Mass General Brigham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of mechanical ventilation including NPPV and HFOV.
• Monitor and manage patients with various artificial airways and critical care needs.
• Work in adult, pediatric and neonatal ICUs, including ECMO cases.
• Assist with bronchoscopy, tracheostomy insertions, and nitric oxide/Heliox therapy.
• Participate in Rapid Response, Code and Trauma teams and research activities.

Skills

Critical thinking

Independent work

Adult respiratory care

Communication skills

Clinical consultation

Education

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy

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 Summary

Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston Seeking career orientated respiratory therapists with solid knowledge of adult respiratory care disease processes with exceptional critical thinking skills with independent work habits. The Massachusetts General Hospital Respiratory Care Department is a world-renowned leader within the field of respiratory care. The respiratory therapists function as clinical consultants and are primarily focused on providing extensive respiratory care practices throughout the institution. They provide all aspects of mechanical ventilation including NPPV and HFOV, as well as the monitoring and managing of patients with various artificial airways. Clinical assignments include adult, pediatric and neonatal ICU's, the Acute Respiratory Care Ventilator Unit, the Emergency/Trauma Room and general care areas. The MGH respiratory therapists administer nitric oxide, Heliox, aerosolized antibiotics, assist with bronchoscopies, and percutaneous tracheostomy insertions and are members of the Rapid Response, Code and Trauma Teams. The neonatal/pediatric respiratory therapists administer surfactant, respond to high-risk deliveries and perform endotracheal intubations. The ECMO respiratory therapists initiate, manage and wean both adult and neonatal/pediatric ECMO cases. Our staff members are actively involved in clinical research projects. Comprehensive 12-week new employee orientation with preceptors, classes & equipment labs. The department offers ongoing in-service education programs with advanced training in pediatric and neonatal critical care, as well as Extra-Corporeal Life Support (ECMO).

Qualified candidates must be graduates of an Co ARC approved respiratory care program with a minimum of an Associate's degree - Bachelor's Degree is preferred. They must have a valid MA respiratory care license in good standing. Candidates must be registered respiratory therapists (RRT) through the NBRC. New graduates will have 6-months from hire date to become registered. All candidates must be certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

Qualifications Education

• Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy required
• Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?No

Licenses and Credentials

• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
• Registered Respiratory Therapist [RRT] - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred
• Neonatal Resuscitation Certification [NRP] - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred
• Respiratory Therapist [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care preferred
• Respiratory Care Practitioner [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred

Experience

• Respiratory Care 0-1 year 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 pounds.
• May also be required to stand immobile for long periods of time.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

**15K SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE

Remote Type Onsite

Work Location 55 Fruit Street

Pay Range $41.81 - $47.85/Hourly

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