Respiratory Therapist RT

Respiratory Therapists Needed for Spaulding

Day and Night Shifts Available

$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Summary

Perform activities in diagnostic evaluation, therapy, life-sustaining techniques, and education of patients and families of all age groups, neonatal to geriatric. Require a high level of expertise in ventilator management and sophisticated diagnostic procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory procedures per established guidelines.

• Clinical assessment is completed for all age groups, including breathing patterns, ABG interpretation, CSR, pulmonary waveforms, and other non-invasive monitoring.

• Patient's clinical condition report is communicated effectively, including key plan of care.

• Respiratory therapy consultation and support is provided to other healthcare team members.

• Documentation and billing is completed per Meditech policy.

• Respiratory devices and interventions are maintained per manufacturer and department guidelines.

• Clinical resource support is provided daily for respiratory staff and facility.

• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.

• PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

Education/Degree

Required

• Associate's Degree required.

• For Senior Respiratory Therapist: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and 5 years experience as Registered Respiratory Therapist required.

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Licensure

Required

• Registered Respiratory Therapist.

• Current Massachusetts Respiratory Care License.

Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)

Required

• Basic and advanced respiratory skills.

• BLS certified.

• Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.

• Maintain variable work schedule to meet department needs. (evenings, holidays, weekends and travel).

Preferred

• Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.

• Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.

• Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.

• High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.

• Attention to detail.