Respiratory Therapist Job Clinton area,Massachusetts USA,Healthcare

Position: Respiratory Therapist, 36hr Days

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $28.30 - $50.94

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Holidays
- Every Third Holiday, Weekends
- Every Third Weekend

Scheduled

Hours:

7am to 7pm

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 36

Cost Center: 24050 - 1710 Respiratory Therapy

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

$7500 Sign On Bonus!

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.

Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy 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.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education (Required)

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…