Respiratory Therapist, Sourcing Requisition

ForHealth Consulting at UMass Chan Medical School; Westborough (MA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School seeks a Respiratory Therapist to assess and treat patients with breathing disorders, operating ventilators and related devices per physician orders.

You will monitor patient responses, document outcomes, collaborate with physicians and nurses, and educate patients and families on disease management.

Massachusetts licensure for Respiratory Therapist, NBRC certification, current CPR, and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved respiratory care program.
• Massachusetts Licensure for Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and NBRC certifications.
• Proficient oral and written communication.
• Minimum one year of previous job experience.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsabilités

• Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Provide emergency care, including artificial respiration and CPR assistance.
• Determine treatment requirements and monitor therapy per physician orders.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy and report adverse reactions to physicians.
• Read prescriptions, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and disease management techniques.
• Inspect and maintain respiratory therapy equipment for safe operation.
• Perform pulmonary function tests and adjust equipment to optimize therapy.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

HIPAA compliance

Formation

Graduate of an approved respiratory care program

Massachusetts Licensure for Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

NBRC certifications

Current CPR certification

Description du poste

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

• 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.
• 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
  

The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.