Job Title
Respiratory Therapist
Location
Gardner, MA
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Expected 36 hours/week | 12-hour shifts | Days | Rotating weekends and holidays
Key Responsibilities
- Systematically gather and evaluate patient information to develop and modify individualized care plans based on ongoing assessment and reassessment
- Administer respiratory therapy treatments, oxygen therapy, and medications per physician orders, with an understanding of associated purposes and potential side effects
- Set up, assess, and ensure safe operation of mechanical ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP units with appropriate patient parameters
- Perform procedures including ABG collection, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function testing per ATS standards, EKGs, and assist with flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy
- Implement VAP bundle components consistently per protocol and alert appropriate leadership of any deviations by attending physicians
- Provide patient and family education on condition, treatment, prognosis, and proper use of cardiopulmonary medications and equipment
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Therapy program
- Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care, or eligible
- Active Respiratory Therapist license in the State of Massachusetts
- ACLS required or must be obtained 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
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist
- Basic computer skills
- Experience with mechanical ventilation, BiPAP, and CPAP management
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment with a consistent, expected weekly schedule of 36 hours on 12-hour shifts
- Engage in a broad scope of respiratory practice including advanced procedures, patient education, and interdisciplinary care coordination