Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 5,760,000 - 6,337,000; Part time

Job summary

2810 Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, Inc. seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide critical respiratory care to patients, assess data, and collaborate with medical staff on therapy plans. This per diem role offers onsite work and involves treating critically ill patients.

Responsibilities include initiating therapies, responding to emergencies, and educating staff and students while participating in bedside rounds and care plan development.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care license and RRT credentials required; BLS/ACLS/PALS must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• 1 year of Respiratory Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and assists with respiratory tests and procedures as ordered to deliver appropriate care.
• Responds to respiratory emergencies and transports mechanically ventilated patients.
• Prepares care plan and makes physician recommendations; schedules patient treatments as needed and participates in bedside care rounds.
• Manages the administration of respiratory therapy per policies and procedures.
• Makes regular bedside rounds and adjusts treatment plans according to patient response.
• Participates in education of students, physicians, staff, and patients/families; supervises respiratory therapy students.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Ventilator management

Job description

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Job Summary

Acts 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? Yes

Essential Functions

• Initiates and/or assists with appropriate respiratory tests and procedures, as ordered, to deliver appropriate care to patients
• Responds to respiratory emergencies and transports mechanically ventilated patients when moved from units for tests and procedures
• 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
• 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, and patients/families.
• Clinically supervises respiratory therapy students in the patient areas.

Qualifications

• Education: 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: Associated Degree in Respiratory Care Current Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care license Registered Respiratory Therapist Current BLS certification ACLS Required. Must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment PALS Required. Must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.
• Experience: 1 Year experience is preferred. 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)

• Physical Requirements: Standing Frequently (34-66%), Walking Frequently (34-66%), Sitting Occasionally (3-33%), Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device), Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs, Pushing Occasionally (3-33%), Pulling Occasionally (3-33%), Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%), Balancing Frequently (34-66%), Stooping Occasionally (3-33%), Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%), Crouching Occasionally (3-33%), Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%), Reaching Frequently (34-66%), Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%), Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%), Feeling Constantly (67-100%), Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%), Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%), Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%), Talking Constantly (67-100%), Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
• Remote Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 1133 Centre Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
• Employee Type: Per Diem
• Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $41.81 - $45.36/Hourly
• Grade: 5

EEO Statement

2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. 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.

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