Respiratory Therapist RT Nights

Respiratory Therapist RT Nights

Apply remote type Onsite locations Cambridge-MA time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition  Site:
The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation

At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, 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 Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.

Job Summary

Acts as an active member of the patient care team to provide clinical patient care assessment, initiation, modification, and discontinuance of therapeutic respiratory care procedures to critically ill patients. Analyzes and evaluates clinical patient data to determine the appropriate therapy or interventions and makes recommendations on patient care plans to the medical staff.

Essential Functions

Qualifications

Education:

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required and Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Licenses and Credentials:
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred. Registered Respiratory Therapist [RRT] - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred. Neonatal Resuscitation Certification [NRP] - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred. Respiratory Therapist [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care preferred. Respiratory Care Practitioner [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred.

Experience:

Respiratory Care 0-1 year preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to be a subject matter expert in the area of Respiratory Therapy and be able to communicate effectively with patients, team members, and other healthcare disciplines. Ability to assess quickly and offer professional judgment to prepare appropriate care plan, and makes specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy. Strong communication skills. Ability to walk distances and push medical equipment weighing less than 100 pounds.

May also be required to stand immobile for long periods of time.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing…