We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Respiratory Therapist/Clinician. The Respiratory Therapist/Clinician administers various forms of respiratory modalities in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Respiratory Care Department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitors and supports patients on mechanical ventilation. Provides respiratory support and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required.
- Assists physician/anesthesia during intubations. Assists physicians performing both diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopies and percutaneous dilatational tracheotomies at the bedside under bronchoscopic guidance.
- Establishes treatment plans and modifies therapy according to department protocols for bronchodilator therapy and chest physical therapy techniques.
- Obtains arterial blood gasses. Performs radial and brachial artery blood draws to obtain blood samples for gas analysis.
- Sets up and monitors equipment for ventilatory support. May set up and monitor pulse oximetry equipment for continuous measurement of oxygen saturation. Sets up and monitors mechanical ventilators during surgical procedures as required. May set up and monitor equipment for administering oxygen including various types of cannulas and masks.
- Coordinates and maintains difficult airway carts, identifies, and assesses potential high-risk airway patients, participates on code airway team.
- May perform both resting and trending pulse oximetry.
Experience Requirements:
- 6 months of experience as a Respiratory Clinician/Therapist required
Education Requirements:
- Current Massachusetts Respiratory License
- Current registration by the National Board of Respiratory Care
Credentialing Requirements:
- BLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Certification
Physical Requirements:
- Must be willing to float to the Marlborough location as needed
Work is classified as medium physical demand.
Position requires working indoors in a patient care environment.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, lift, and assist patients throughout the shift.
Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance required.
Schedule & Shift Details:
- 26-hour weeks, 12-hour shifts
Shift: Night Shift
Schedule: 6:45pm - 7:15am
Weekend Rotation: As needed
Holiday Rotation: As needed
Compensation & Benefits:
Starting at $39.33 per hour based on experience.
Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
A sign-on bonus may be available for eligible candidates. Details will be discussed during the interview process.
Target Hire Date: Open until filled.