Respiratory Therapist Senior

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Massachusetts is seeking a per diem Respiratory Therapist to join the patient care team. You will provide clinical respiratory care, assess data, initiate and adjust therapies for critically ill patients, and collaborate with the medical staff.

Massachusetts licensure is required, associate or bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy, and 3-5 years of experience; CPR certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy required or Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Massachusetts licensure as Respiratory Therapist required.
• 3-5 years of Respiratory Therapy experience required.
• CPR certification Heartsaver CPR AED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical patient care assessment, initiation, modification, and discontinuance of therapeutic respiratory care procedures for critically ill patients.
• Analyze and evaluate clinical patient data to determine appropriate therapy and make recommendations to the medical staff.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Collaboration

Patient education

Critical thinking

Documentation

Equipment maintenance

Education

Respiratory Therapy degree

Massachusetts Respiratory Care license

CPR certification (Heartsaver CPR AED)

Job description

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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 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.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy required or Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy preferred
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• Licenses and Credentials Respiratory Therapist [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care required
• Heartsaver CPR AED [CPR] - American Heart Association (AHA) preferred
• Experience Respiratory Therapy Experience 3-5 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of respiratory therapy practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment and supplies used in respiratory care, as well as ability to ensure that equipment is properly maintained and updated as needed.
• Skills in collaboration and communication, including ability to work effectively with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care for patients.
• Skills in patient and family education, including ability to develop and deliver educational materials and programs that help parents and caregivers understand respiratory care needs and techniques.
• Ability to problem solve and think critically to assess complex situations and make informed decisions about patient care.
• Ability to keep accurate records and documentation.

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 Frequently (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 2014 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 0

Employee Type Per Diem Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range $41.81 - $47.79/Hourly

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