Respiratory Therapist - Ventilation & Patient Care Expert

Sturdy Health; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to safely administer prescribed respiratory care using a variety of equipment and techniques.

You will care for patients from newborn to elderly with consideration for individual needs and potential barriers, and you will follow Respiratory Care policies to tailor treatments. A MA Respiratory license is required; CRT/RRT is preferred; NRP within 6 months of hire and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved program for Respiratory care.
• AS or BA/BS preferred.
• Current MA Respiratory license.
• CRT, RRT Preferred.
• NRP Certified: Within 6 months of Hire
• BLS certified.
• Minimum of completing AMA approved program for Respiratory Care.
• Excellent Work skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary for proper assessment, treatment selection and administration in the following areas: airway management, mechanical ventilation, bronchial hygiene and oxygen therapy.
• Provides this care as outlined in Respiratory Care policies and procedures taking into consideration patients’ individual needs and customizing treatments when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed respiratory care utilizing a variety of equipment and techniques.
• Provides care that addresses the specific needs of age groups from newborn to elderly that is customized to impairments or individual variations.

Skills

Airway management

Mechanical ventilation

Bronchial hygiene

Oxygen therapy

Assessment skills

Education

AMA approved program for Respiratory Care

AS or BA/BS preferred

Job description

Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to safely administer prescribed respiratory care using a variety of equipment and techniques.

You will care for patients from newborn to elderly with consideration for individual needs and potential barriers, and you will follow Respiratory Care policies to tailor treatments. A MA Respiratory license is required; CRT/RRT is preferred; NRP within 6 months of hire and BLS are required.