Respiratory Therapist, Sourcing Requisition

University of Massachusetts Medical School; Westborough (MA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Federal Medical Center Devens invites applications for a Respiratory Therapist who will assess, treat and care for patients with breathing disorders and initiate therapeutic procedures. You will operate ventilators and related equipment, monitor patient responses, document results, and work with a team of physicians, nurses and other health professionals.

Requirements include graduation from an approved respiratory care program, Massachusetts licensure with NBRC certifications, CPR, and a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved respiratory care program.
• Massachusetts Licensure for Respiratory Therapist with NBRC certifications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Minimum one year of prior experience.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsabilités

• Set up and operate respiratory devices and equipment as prescribed.
• Provide emergency care including CPR and related resuscitation support.
• Determine treatment parameters per physician orders and therapy type.
• Monitor patient responses and document results.
• Read prescriptions and review patient information to assess condition.
• Work within a clinical team to manage patient care.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and equipment use.
• Perform pulmonary function tests and adjust equipment for optimal therapy.
• Coordinate with physicians on patient care and testing.

Connaissances

Oral communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Formation

Massachusetts Licensure for Respiratory Therapist

NBRC Certification

CPR Certification

Graduate from approved Respiratory Care program

Description du poste

Overview

The FMC (Federal Medical Center) Devens Respiratory Therapist principal duties are to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. The Respiratory Therapist assumes primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities. The Respiratory Therapist initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates appropriate equipment.

The position is contingent upon passing a background check from the Federal Bureau of Prisons and a willingness to work within a Medical Center operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
• Provide emergency care, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders.
• Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.
• Read prescription, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient condition.
• Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care.
• Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary.
• Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment, in compliance with HIPPA.
• Perform bronchial-pulmonary drainage and assist or instruct patients in performance of breathing exercises.
• Perform pulmonary function and adjust equipment to obtain optimum results in therapy.
• Relay blood analysis results to a physician; use a variety of testing techniques to assist doctors in cardiac and pulmonary research and to diagnose disorders.
• Conduct tests, such as electrocardiograms, stress testing, and lung capacity tests, to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved program for respiratory care
• Massachusetts Licensure for Respiratory Therapist and appropriate certifications by the National Board of Respiratory Care
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Minimum one year previous job experience
• Current CPR certification