Respiratory Therapist RRT, Respiratory Therapy, Per Diem

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide critical care services to patients of all ages. This role involves conducting clinical assessments, administering therapies, and ensuring patient safety in a physician-supervised environment. You'll be part of a dynamic team, enhancing your professional growth while delivering high-quality respiratory care. This opportunity is perfect for those passionate about patient care and looking to make a significant impact in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Will consider applicants with less than one year of respiratory therapy experience.
• Must obtain sufficient annual Continuing Education to maintain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provides superior customer service to clients and patients.
• Conducts clinical patient assessments and administers therapies.
• Documents assessments and participates in multidisciplinary care planning.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Education

RRT License in Respiratory Therapy

BLS Certification

ALS Certification (Preferred)

Tools

Pulmonary Function Measurement Equipment

Mechanical Ventilators

Job description

Respiratory Therapist

See below

I. Position Function:

The Respiratory Therapy Department has formally adopted the American Association For Respiratory Care Clinical Practice Guidelines (AARC CPG) for patient care. Respiratory Therapists function in a physician-supervised environment following AARC CPG (where applicable) as well as established departmental standards and practices. Respiratory Therapists provide critical care services to patients of all ages.

II. Job Relationships:

• Reports to the Technical Manager of Respiratory Therapy (or his/her designee).
• Interacts with other healthcare professionals to plan, provide, monitor, and evaluate respiratory care services for outpatients.

III. Authority:

• Has the authority to provide all facets of critical care respiratory therapy based on patient assessment and within hospital/department policies, procedures, and the AARC CPG.
• In case of adverse response to therapy, the therapist will initiate emergency procedures, notify the responsible physician and nurse, and remain at the patient's bedside until relieved.

IV. A. Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

1. Provides superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, and patients, in accordance with Service Excellence Standards.
2. Reviews the medical record including physician orders for completeness, indications for therapy, and potential contraindications prior to administering therapies/medications, following AARC CPG.
3. Conducts clinical patient assessments, including cardiac, pulmonary, and neurologic status.
4. Assembles equipment per manufacturer specifications and departmental standards, ensuring functionality before use, monitoring during use, and correcting malfunctions as needed.
5. Administers therapies while monitoring patient outcomes, hazards, and complications, including maintaining, monitoring, and adjusting mechanical ventilators.
6. Performs routine oxygen, aerosol, airway management, chest physiotherapy, postural drainage, and sputum induction to maintain airways, following AARC CPG.
7. Assesses patients and ventilator systems regularly per AARC CPG and departmental standards.
8. Documents assessments, therapies, responses, and complications in the medical record per AARC CPG.
9. Provides emergency response for cardiopulmonary arrest and respiratory emergencies, maintaining BLS certification annually.
10. Participates in multidisciplinary care planning, documentation, and reevaluation of patient care.
11. Maintains departmental equipment, documents malfunctions, and manages stock levels.
12. Measures pulmonary function and other respiratory parameters using appropriate instrumentation, calibrates and maintains equipment.
13. Assists with specialized procedures like bronchoscopies, sleep studies, and exercise testing with proper training.
14. Maintains departmental documentation, including patient charts, therapy records, QA, and billing.
15. Supports departmental quality assurance programs and audits.

IV. B. Responsibilities/Non-Essential Functions:

• Enhances professional growth through education, in-service meetings, and literature.
• Encouraged to participate in local and national respiratory therapy societies.

V. Reporting Requirements:

Respiratory therapists are responsible for reporting patient condition, therapies, goals, responses, adverse reactions, and hospital variances on a shift basis.

VI. Accountability:

Accountable for maintaining confidentiality, abiding by policies, accurately measuring pulmonary parameters, and knowing all aspects of critical care respiratory therapy and AARC CPG.

VII. Qualifications:

Minimum Experience: Will consider applicants with less than one year of respiratory therapy experience.

Minimum Skills/Abilities: Good interpersonal and communication skills to explain procedures to patients.

Certification/Licensure: RRT license in respiratory therapy from Massachusetts; BLS certification required; ALS certification preferred.

Training: Must obtain sufficient annual Continuing Education to maintain licensure.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans