Respiratory Therapist II - 36hrs​/week Evening​/Night Shift - Sign on Bonus Eligible

We are seeking a full-time (36hr/week) Evening/Night shift Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Lowell General Hospital! This role is eligible for a sign on bonus for candidates who meet the criteria eligibility. Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts.

Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.

At Tufts Medicine
- Lowell General Hospital, we’re more than a health system – we’re a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare. We combine academic innovation with compassion and community. If that excites you, then you belong with us.

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one
• 403(b) Retirement with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunities for career growth

Hours - 36hrs/week
- Evening/Night shift (7pm-7am) With rotating weekends (Every other Saturday & Sunday) Rotating holiday & on-call shifts required per dept operations

Location:

Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue
- Lowell, MA

This position is responsible for respiratory care for patients of all age groups, who are diagnosed with cardio-pulmonary dysfunction. Sets up various types of equipment to administer prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosolized drugs. Administers all types of respiratory therapy treatments including, oxygen delivery, mechanical ventilator management, diagnostic procedures (e.g., blood gas sampling and analysis, pulse oximetry, BCLS, function and troubleshooting of respiratory therapy equipment).

Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care.

• Associate’s degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Licensed by the state of Massachusetts to provide respiratory care.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). If employed at TMC, must be RRT.
• One (1) year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

• Initiates patients on invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation; routinely checks and maintains proper function of ventilator in conjunction with the physician order.
• Abides with infection control guideline for invasive and non-invasive equipment per departmental policy. Changes and adjusts ventilator parameters based on clinical assessment and blood gas analysis in accordance with physician orders.
• Weans patients from mechanical ventilation and other therapies through patient assessment and adjusting parameters within prescribed protocols.
• Administer inhaled medications in accordance with institutional guidelines derived from the department of respiratory care and pharmacy.
• Administrates oxygen using low flow, high flow, open and closed circuits.
• Embodies patient and family centered care. Explains procedures to patients and family.
• Provides services to analyze blood specimens for blood gases, glucose and electrolytes in neonatal and pediatric intensive care units.
• Administers Positive Pressure Breathing, (e.g. CPAP or BiPAP), which consists of the application of positive pressure to the upper airway to promote better lung inflation and aerosol distribution.
• Routinely assists in the transport of patients requiring life-support to and from referral hospitals.
• Provides in-house transport of mechanically ventilated and other high-risk patients.
• Provides non-traditional therapies, e.g. Nitric Oxide gas administration, as ordered.
• Provides resuscitation and support services at all high-risk deliveries.
• Monitors effectiveness of therapy using non-invasive techniques such as pulse oximetry, end tidal…