Role OverviewAs a Respiratory Therapist, you will identify acute and chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction, initiate and provide ventilatory support, and perform diagnostic procedures such as ABG draws and sputum specimen collection. You will work in conjunction with nursing staff to provide trach care and tracheal suction, and participate in multidisciplinary rounds to offer clinical expertise.
What You Will Do
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include initiating and providing ventilatory support, performing diagnostic procedures, analyzing and interpreting ABG samples, troubleshooting Blood Gas machines, and monitoring patients' respiratory conditions during transport.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role requires a strong ability to read, write, and communicate in English, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. You will need to be able to work in conjunction with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality patient care.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
- Massachusetts state licensure in Respiratory Therapy
- Current BLS certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 6 months of hire and maintain certification bi-annually
- Copy of highest-level degree and/or transcript in a clinical field or specialty
- Minimum one year of critical care experience preferred
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