Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator Care & Education

North End Rehab; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) with match

EAP resources

Job summary

North End Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care for residents with complex pulmonary needs. You will assess, treat, educate, and monitor patients across the care continuum in a 100-bed sub-acute and long-term care setting.

Qualifications include an active RRT credential and state licensure; 3+ years of experience preferred, including tracheostomy and ventilator management.

Qualifications

• RRT credential required or NBRC equivalent.
• Current state licensure required.
• Minimum 3 years respiratory therapy experience preferred.
• Experience with tracheostomy care and ventilator management in SNF/LTACH/hospital settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive chest assessments and respiratory examinations.
• Consult with physicians and interdisciplinary team to develop and modify treatment plans.
• Conduct diagnostic testing including lung function and blood gas evaluation.
• Administer respiratory therapies (oxygen, aerosols, chest physiotherapy).
• Monitor ventilator-dependent residents and initiate ventilation support when needed.
• Track residents’ respiratory status and maintain equipment function.
• Educate residents and families on treatments, equipment, and medications.
• Document treatments and resident progress accurately per standards.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Ventilator management

Tracheostomy care

Education

RRT credential

State licensure

Job description

North End Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care for residents with complex pulmonary needs. You will assess, treat, educate, and monitor patients across the care continuum in a 100-bed sub-acute and long-term care setting.

Qualifications include an active RRT credential and state licensure; 3+ years of experience preferred, including tracheostomy and ventilator management.