Respiratory Therapist

Job Description - Respiratory Therapist (3300062)We're offering a generous sign-on bonus ($10,000) to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.Staff Respiratory Therapist, 36hr Night shiftAn exciting opportunity to join our night shift intubation team, which provides airway support 7 nights per week.Respiratory therapists treat, evaluate, monitor, and manage patients with breathing disorders or cardiovascular problems.Care provided by respiratory therapists may include administration of oxygen, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, chest physical therapy, management of mechanical ventilators, administering drugs to the lungs, monitoring cardiopulmonary systems, and measuring lung function.PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Determines respiratory treatment goals in consultation with physicians, nurses, and by prescription.Delivers and assesses responses to ordered therapy to be sure it is restoring the patient’s pulmonary function.Administers prescribed doses of aerosol drugs.Utilizes various types of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment such as masks, BIPAP/CPAP, ventilators per hospital policy.Administers Respiratory Therapy by performing various techniques of bronchopulmonary drainage, such as percussion/vibration, Acapella, incentive spirometry.Monitors physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.Educates patients and family members on a variety of topics such as correct MDI or aerosol use, smoking cessation, and other respiratory equipment.Assists in educating students.Ability to perform arterial blood gas puncture.Responds to Code Blue, stat calls, and is a member of RRT (Rapid Response Team).Assists with endotracheal intubation.Extubates patients per order.Maintains the integrity of the patient-ventilator system by proper airway management, measures ventilator volumes and pressures, and obtains ventilator mechanics (RSBI, Raw, spontaneous RR and minute volume, NIF).Be an active critical care team member in meeting patients’ goals by attending rounds, giving pertinent patient information, and offering suggestions.Be a team player both on the floor and in the ICU to meet the best patient goals and needs.Assists and directs treatments given by CRTs and those with limited licenses.Assists with the orientation of new employees.Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition and general treatment acceptance.About Brigham and Women's Faulkner HospitalBrigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.At Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. If you’re looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.Minimum Requirements:Associated Degree in Respiratory Care.Current Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care license.Registered Respiratory Therapist.Current BLS certification.ACLS Required. Must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.PALS Required. Must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.1 Year experience is preferred.Skills/Competencies Required:Staff adheres to all C.A.R.E. Standards.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; and participating in professional societies.Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate actions in volatile situations.Provides age and culturally-appropriate care.Working Conditions:Respiratory therapists are on their feet walking and working the majority of the time. They push ventilators which are on wheels to different locations. They perform chest physical therapy on patients and assist during CPR, sometimes performing cardiac compressions. Therapists typically work three 12-hour shifts and take turns covering weekends and holidays.Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.Primary Location

MA-Boston-BWFH Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital MainSchedule

Full-time, Standard Hours: 36Shift

Night JobEmployee Status

RegularRecruiting Department: BWFH Respiratory Care

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