Respiratory Therapist

Opportunity:

Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Job Details:

• Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Therapy program required
• Must be credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (R.R.T.) by the National Board for Respiratory Care or be eligible
• Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the State of Massachusetts required
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire
• NRP required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire
• PALS required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire
• Prior experience in respiratory therapy required
• Basic computer skills required
• Systematically gather and evaluate relevant patient information and data to develop appropriate care plans
• Identify variations from expected findings and take appropriate action
• Assess patient learning needs and provide patient teaching and education
• Administer respiratory therapy treatments, oxygen therapy, and correct medication dosages per physician orders
• Obtain arterial blood gases (ABGs) per hospital policy
• Perform pulse oximetry, pulmonary function tests following ATS standards, and EKGs
• Set up and assess mechanical ventilators including BiPAP and CPAP units with correct patient parameters
• Assist with flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedures
• Implement and monitor VAP bundle components consistently and per protocol
• Coordinate care with other healthcare providers and delegate appropriately
• Document implementation of care plans and any adverse or unexpected events
• Physical requirements include exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly
• Frequent reaching and handling of objects required; occasional stooping and crouching required