Respiratory Therapist (M/W) - SEIU - Night shift- 36 hours per week

MelroseWakefield Healthcare

Melrose, MA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$35.37–$43.97 Per Hour

SKILLS

Aerosols, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Cardiovascular, Communication Skills, Community Support, Establish Priorities, Geriatrics, Health Plan, Healthcare, Healthcare Quality, Hospital, Hospital Systems, Medical Treatment, Medicine, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Outpatient Care, Oximetry, Philosophy, Respiratory Medicine, Respiratory Therapy, Special Care Nursery (SCN), Training/Teaching, Urgent Care, Ventilator

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Melrose, MA

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Respiratory Therapist (M/W) - SEIU Tufts Medicine is Looking for Qualified Respiratory Therapists! Melrose/Wakefield Hospital , part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties,

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital

offers many opportunities to grow your career.

If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, come join our team at

Melrose/Wakefield Hospital . Why Join Us? Competitive salaries

Clinical mobility tracks

Free on-campus parking

Location: Melrose/Wakefield Hospital - 585 Lebanon Street - Melrose, MA Hours: 36 hours/week - Night shift with differentials Shift times: 7p-7a & Every other Weekend shifts required (Saturday & Sunday)

Job Overview Respiratory Therapist sets up

various types

of equipment to administer prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosolized drugs

.

Administers all types of therapy including gas therapy, aerosol therapy, ventilatory

assistance

, and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.

Minimum Qualifications 1.

Associate’s

degree

from an accredited Respiratory Care program

. 2.

Licensed by the state of Massachusetts to

provide

r

espiratory care

. 3.

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

. 4. Two (2) years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist

. 5. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

.

Preferred Qualifications

: 1.

Bachelor’s

degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program

. Duties and Responsibilities The

duties and responsibilities listed

below

are intended to describe the general nature of work

and

are not intended to be an all-inclusive list

.

Other duties

and responsibilities

may be assigned.

1.

Responsible

for assessing

and

deliver

ing

therapeutic and diagnostic pulmonary care to patients of all ages in the inpatient, outpatient, and sub-acute settings. 2.

Administers and documents all procedures in accordance

to

department policy and procedure.

The therapist is able to suggest appropriate therapy and communicates those suggestions effectively to physicians and nurses. 3.

Complies fully with department policy and procedure in maintenance and operation of the blood gas machines

and in the drawing

and analyzing of samples. 4.

Administers adult and geriatric ventilator care, aerosol therapy, medical gas therapy and bronchial hygiene therapy to all age groups

in accordance with

physicians

order and departmental policy. 5.

Performs oral,

nasoltracheal

, endotracheal and tracheal suctioning as needed,

in accordance with

departmental policy. 6.

In Special Care Nursery administers and documents all procedures

in accordance with

department policy and procedure.

The therapist is able to suggest appropriate therapy and communicates those suggestions effectively to physicians and nurses. 7.

Performs oximetry according to policy and is able to recognize inaccurate results. 8.

Sets priorities by planning and organizing time effectively.

Assumes additional responsibility and responds with appropriate behavior to stabilize a crisis situation. 9.

Checks equipment and materials prior to

work day

insuring

proper working order and sufficient level of supplies. 10.

Formulates care plan with input from patient and families, when

appropriate

. 11.

Establishes

measurement goals and communicates this information to members of the health care team. 12.

Documents all therapies accurately and completely in the medical record. 13.

Uses good judgment when interfacing with other staff and is able to exercise tactful communication skills. 14.

Uses strong

decision making

skills based on clinical observations and protocol

.

Seeks

appropriate advice

when

situation

is unclear or in question. 15.

Assesses potential discharge needs during hospitalization. 16.

Recognizes that patient and family teaching are an integral part of professional care and carries this out routinely and with

appropriate documentation

. 17.

Accepts and

utilizes

direction and supervision positively without a negative response

.

Demonstrates flexibility in being

cross-trained

within the department. 18.

Completes forms, records,

cardexes

accurately and on time. 19.

Informs supervisor of pertinent activities and problems, passing on job related information. 20.

Rotates on day,

evening

and night tours of duty. About Melrose/Wakefield Hospital Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston.

Melrose/Wakefield

Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.

Core to our values, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital’s commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents. At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range : $35.37 - $43.97

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