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Job Summary
Respiratory Therapist Needed for Spaulding HospitalSummary
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.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience Education/Degree Required - Associate’s Degree required.
- For Senior Respiratory Therapist: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent and five years of experience as a registered respiratory therapist are required.
Preferred - Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Experience
Required Preferred Licensure Required - Registered Respiratory Therapist.
- Current Massachusetts Respiratory Care License.
Preferred 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.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Additional Job Description
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
300 First Avenue
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement:
The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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