Respiratory Therapist NICU in Boston, Massachusetts

Respiratory Therapist

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Job Summary:

We're offering a generous $15,000 sign-on bonus 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! Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing and administering Respiratory Care procedures in accordance with physician's treatment plan including mechanical ventilation and airway care; respiratory treatment; emergency respiratory maneuvers; transport and maintenance of critically ill patients for special tests and procedures.

Performs and interprets test and procedures to assess and manage patient care in concurrence with physician. Oversees work of technical Respiratory Care personnel. Attends and participates in hospital educational programs and patient care rounds.

• Provides professional Respiratory Care including initiation and maintenance of mechanical ventilation.
• Attends high-risk deliveries to assist physicians with intubation/NRP, surfactant administration, and transport of intubated patients.
• Performs intubations or assists in insertion, stabilization and maintenance of all artificial airways; and administration of Respiratory Care modalities.
• Attends daily bedside rounds and administers Respiratory modalities and medications including bronchodilator therapy, surfactant, oxygen, and nitric oxide.
• Performs moderate complexity point of care (POC) testing for Blood Gas Analysis.
• Uses professional judgment regarding appropriateness of therapy; modifies treatment and/or informs physicians with recommendations for change.
• Completes necessary documentation of all pertinent observations related to patient care and treatment administered with patients' responses to treatment.
• Participates in education of students, physicians, and staff.
• Clinically supervises respiratory therapy students in patient areas.
• Instructs patients' families in respiratory techniques and the use of equipment in the home necessary to continue patient care and rehabilitation.
• Attends and participates in internal and external educational meetings to maintain and enhance clinical competencies.
• Assists in departmental research projects.
• Maintains continuing education relating to cultural competency.

• A.S/B.S. in Respiratory Therapy
  - Required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the N.B.R.C. within three (3) months of hire
  - Required
• Currently licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Respiratory Therapist
  - Required
• 1-2 year NICU training preferred or 2-3 years' minimum critical care training
• NPS credential preferred
• Maintain NRP/BLS certification at all times.

Remote Type:
Onsite

Work Location:

15 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36

Employee Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range: $41.81 - $47.85/Hourly

EEO Statement: 2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.