Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Cooley Dickinson Hospital; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 96,674,000 - 134,302,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley Dickinson Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory therapy to assigned patients, under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, Respiratory Care. The role requires an associate degree or equivalent, a Massachusetts license, and BLS certification.

The incumbent will work onsite at 30 Locust Street, in a rotating shift schedule within the Blood Gas Laboratory and broader department.

Qualifications

• Two to four lines describing required clinical competencies and patient-care duties from the job description.
• Strong ability to monitor patient response to therapy and adjust treatments as directed.

Responsibilities

• Set up, apply, and administer respiratory therapy as directed.
• Monitor patient condition and adjust therapies based on clinical status.
• Perform pulmonary function testing and blood gas-related tasks as needed.
• Educate patients and staff on respiratory therapies and equipment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

MA Respiratory Therapist license

BLS for Healthcare Provider

NRP certification (AAP)

Job description

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.Mass 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 SummaryThe Respiratory Therapist performs various technical duties to administer respiratory therapy treatments to assigned patients.This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.This position reports to the Clinical Manager, Respiratory Care and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.QualificationsJob DescriptionMinimum Requirements:Associate degree or equivalent requiredRespiratory Therapist license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.NRP from the American Academy of Pediatrics required within 3 months of hire or transfer into position.Six months to one year of experience required.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 - 35lbsPushing 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%)Additional Job Details (if applicable)ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Set up, apply, and administer therapy as directed, using complete range of respiratory equipment. Control such factors as respiratory ratio, pressure, volume, percentage of oxygen and other gases, administer aerosol medications, continuously monitor patient’s condition.Perform pulmonary consultations and make recommendations for modes of therapy, frequency, medication, and duration as requested. Evaluate effectiveness of therapy by auscultation, laboratory tests, clinical observation, reporting significant changes to attending physicians and supervisors.Perform basic bedside pulmonary testing. Perform advanced pulmonary function testing in the pulmonary function laboratory using highly technical and complex equipment to measure volumes, flows, diffusion rates, and metabolic oxygen requirements.Perform techniques used in blood gas analysis. Oversee the training of all new personnel rotating through the Blood Gas Laboratory. Perform basic sleep studies.Maintain required records, charts, etc. Record treatments given and as needed, prepare charges for submission to accounting. Assist in setting up and maintaining quality control standards and programs within the department.Provide direction, assistance, and guidance to assigned personnel. Participate as an instructor in teaching basic respiratory therapy procedures and routines to other hospital staff who have occasion to handle respiratory equipment. Assist supervisory personnel in orientation and further training of new personnel.Provide education to patients on disease processes, breathing, medications, and use of home respiratory therapy equipment when requested by physician or nursing.Provide emergency assistance such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation.Assist in reconditioning and maintenance of routine therapy equipment. Maintain, calibrate, and repair highly specialized diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, such as blood gas analyzers, computerized pulmonary function and gas analyzers.Follow all organizational and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control, environmental standards, and information management systems standards of use.Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise and to fulfill all national and state CE requirements.Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.Attend meetings as required.Perform other functions/duties as requested.Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location30 Locust StreetScheduled Weekly Hours0Employee TypePer DiemWork ShiftRotating (United States of America)Pay Range$33.71 - $46.87/HourlyGradeSC3C51At 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:1910 Cooley Dickinson 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.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.