Massachusetts General Hospital
Respiratory Therapist - Nights
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Description
10K SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLESeeking career orientated respiratory therapists with solid knowledge of adult respiratory care disease processes and exceptional critical thinking skills with independent work habits.The MGH Respiratory Care Department is a world-renowned leader within the field of respiratory care. The respiratory therapists function as clinical consultants and are primarily focused on providing extensive respiratory care practices throughout the institution. They provide all aspects of mechanical ventilation including NPPV and HFOV, as well as monitoring and managing patients with various artificial airways. Clinical assignments include adult, pediatric and neonatal ICUs, the Acute Respiratory Care Ventilator Unit, the Emergency/Trauma Room, and general care areas.The MGH respiratory therapists administer nitric oxide, Heliox, aerosolized antibiotics, assist with bronchoscopies, and percutaneous tracheostomy insertions and are members of the Rapid Response, Code, and Trauma Teams. The neonatal/pediatric respiratory therapists administer surfactant, respond to high-risk deliveries, and perform endotracheal intubations. The ECMO respiratory therapists initiate, manage, and wean both adult and neonatal/pediatric ECMO cases. Our staff members are actively involved in clinical research projects.Comprehensive 12-week new employee orientation with preceptors, classes & equipment labs. The department offers ongoing in-service education programs with advanced training in pediatric and neonatal critical care, as well as Extra-Corporeal Life Support (ECMO).Qualifications
Qualified candidates must be graduates of a Co ARC approved respiratory care program with a minimum of an Associate's degree - Bachelor's Degree is preferred. They must have a valid MA respiratory care license in good standing. Candidates must be registered respiratory therapists (RRT) through the NBRC. New graduates will have 6 months from hire date to become registered. All candidates must be certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).EEO Statement
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.Primary Location
MA-Boston-MGH Main CampusWork Locations
MGH Main Campus55 Fruit StreetBoston 02114Job
Respiratory TherapistOrganization
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)Schedule
Full-timeStandard Hours
36Shift
Night JobEmployee Status
RegularRecruiting Department
MGH Respiratory CareJob Posting
Aug 20, 2024
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10K SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLESeeking career orientated respiratory therapists with solid knowledge of adult respiratory care disease processes and exceptional critical thinking skills with independent work habits.The MGH Respiratory Care Department is a world-renowned leader within the field of respiratory care. The respiratory therapists function as clinical consultants and are primarily focused on providing extensive respiratory care practices throughout the institution. They provide all aspects of mechanical ventilation including NPPV and HFOV, as well as monitoring and managing patients with various artificial airways. Clinical assignments include adult, pediatric and neonatal ICUs, the Acute Respiratory Care Ventilator Unit, the Emergency/Trauma Room, and general care areas.The MGH respiratory therapists administer nitric oxide, Heliox, aerosolized antibiotics, assist with bronchoscopies, and percutaneous tracheostomy insertions and are members of the Rapid Response, Code, and Trauma Teams. The neonatal/pediatric respiratory therapists administer surfactant, respond to high-risk deliveries, and perform endotracheal intubations. The ECMO respiratory therapists initiate, manage, and wean both adult and neonatal/pediatric ECMO cases. Our staff members are actively involved in clinical research projects.Comprehensive 12-week new employee orientation with preceptors, classes & equipment labs. The department offers ongoing in-service education programs with advanced training in pediatric and neonatal critical care, as well as Extra-Corporeal Life Support (ECMO).Qualifications
Qualified candidates must be graduates of a Co ARC approved respiratory care program with a minimum of an Associate's degree - Bachelor's Degree is preferred. They must have a valid MA respiratory care license in good standing. Candidates must be registered respiratory therapists (RRT) through the NBRC. New graduates will have 6 months from hire date to become registered. All candidates must be certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).EEO Statement
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.Primary Location
MA-Boston-MGH Main CampusWork Locations
MGH Main Campus55 Fruit StreetBoston 02114Job
Respiratory TherapistOrganization
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)Schedule
Full-timeStandard Hours
36Shift
Night JobEmployee Status
RegularRecruiting Department
MGH Respiratory CareJob Posting
Aug 20, 2024
#J-18808-Ljbffr