Respiratory Therapist, Pulmonary Program Lead

Sweetwater Care; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Attleboro, MA, seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its pulmonary program. The RT will execute treatments under physician orders, supervise staff on shift, and collaborate with nursing and infection prevention to enhance resident health outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds MA licensure, an active RRT credential, and ACLS/BLS certification. This full-/part-time role offers opportunities to lead the respiratory program and improve patient care in a long-term care

Qualifications

• Current licensure as Respiratory Therapist in MA.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Active RRT credential required.
• Current ACLS and BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care services per physician orders and facility policies.
• Administer RT treatments and interventions; monitor for side effects.
• Assess pain and coordinate with nursing for rehab participation.
• Maintain infection control and equipment sterilization standards.
• Document data in the patient’s medical record after treatments.
• Manage and operate respiratory therapy equipment safely and effectively.
• Develop and adjust patient care plans with learning needs for patients and families.
• Lead daily shift operations and respond to emergencies as in-charge therapist.

Skills

RRT credential

Massachusetts license

ACLS

BLS

Leadership

Education

AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy

Active RRT credential

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Attleboro, MA, seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its pulmonary program. The RT will execute treatments under physician orders, supervise staff on shift, and collaborate with nursing and infection prevention to enhance resident health outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds MA licensure, an active RRT credential, and ACLS/BLS certification. This full-/part-time role offers opportunities to lead the respiratory program and improve patient care in a long-term care