Respiratory Therapist,24hr,Nights Job Clinton area,Massachusetts USA,Healthcare

Job Details

Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $28.30 - $50.94

Schedule Details:
Holidays
- Every Third Holiday, Sunday through Saturday;
Weekends
- Every Third Weekend

Scheduled

Hours:

7pm to 7am

Shift: 3 - Night Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

24

Cost Center: 24050 - 1710 Respiratory Therapy

Signing bonus may be available;
Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during interview process.

Major Responsibilities

Works as part of a team to ensure optimal patient care.

Reviews patients electronic medical record for appropriate history, reason for admission, pertinent laboratory/radiological data, current orders.

Administers aerosolized medications.

Draws and analyzes Arterial Blood Gases. Reports Critical Values per hospital policy.

Consults with physician staff concerning the most efficacious forms of therapy and makes recommendations to enhance patient care (such as type, method, duration of therapy, suggested medications/dosages) compatible with physician orders and communicates these effectively with appropriate members of the healthcare team.

Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy (such as vital signs, arterial blood gases), and consults with physician if adverse reactions occur.

Provides emergency care including assisting with intubation, Rapid Response Team, High Risk Delivery and Code Team.

Inspects, tests, cleans, and maintains respiratory therapy equipment as per department policy.

Demonstrates and instructs respiratory care procedures to new staff, other healthcare personnel, patients, and patient's families.

Provides clinical and general guidance to new, agency, per-diem, and student therapy personnel.

Provides direct supervision for respiratory therapy students.

Sets up and operates devices such as basic oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilators, CPAP/Bi-level support, NIPPV, high flow oxygen therapy in accordance with department policy and procedures.

Maintains all necessary patient and department records on the electronic medical record and medical administration record. Follows hospital policy/procedure regarding patient medication administration.

Participates in departmental quality assurance programs.

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current techniques, developments, and issues in respiratory care through attendance at educational meetings, lectures, and conferences.

Provides verbal reports including diagnosis, significant past medical history, reason(s) for admission, treatment goals and plans, patient's response to treatment, and suggestions to optimize patient's treatment plan.

Sets up and operates devices such as a body plethysmograph in accordance with department policy and procedures.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

Position Qualifications License, Certification, & Education

Associate of Science in Respiratory Care
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Current Massachusetts State Respiratory Care License
Basic Life Support Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (required within 3 months of employment)
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (required within 3 months of employment)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (required within 3 months of employment)
Valid and unrestricted driver's license recognized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and access to a reliable, insured vehicle
Preferred:
Bachelor of Science or higher
Preferred:
Specialty credential issued by the NBRC (ACCS, SDS, NPS, or RPFT)
Preferred: AE-C Certification

Experience & Skills

Minimum two (2) years of acute care experience
Ability to assess patients and make appropriate therapeutic recommendations along the continuum of care from admission to discharge including all aspects of respiratory care from floor therapies to mechanical ventilation and blood gas interpretation
Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English.
Preferred:
Five (5) years of acute care experience

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible…

Respiratory Therapist, 24hr, Nights