Pulmonary Function Lab-Respiratory Therapist R39514 Respiratory
Listed on 2026-02-07
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Healthcare
Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory
Req#: R39514
Category(s): Allied Health Clinical Professional, Respiratory
Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
Shift: First
Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum
$33.67 – $43.63 – $57.41
SummaryRespiratory Therapists, working under the general supervision of a physician, are responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating disorders that impact breathing. In this role, you will perform diagnostic cardiopulmonary assessments and administer respiratory therapies for patients experiencing deficiencies or dysfunctions of the cardiopulmonary system. Responsibilities include acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting data from diagnostic tests and clinical specimens to guide patient care.
ResponsibilitiesDuties may include, but are not limited to:
- Pulmonary function testing
- Interventional diagnostics
- Noninvasive diagnostic procedures
- Blood gas analysis and other pertinent laboratory evaluations
- Medical gas therapy
- Aerosol therapy
- Perform physical examinations and interpret diagnostic data to support clinical decision-making.
- Evaluate and modify patient therapies based on response and lab results.
- Monitor patients, check equipment, make necessary adjustments, and document changes.
- Recommend therapy updates to physicians and discontinue therapy as ordered.
- Disassemble equipment and follow infection-control guidelines for cleaning.
- Provide management and education for patients with acute and chronic respiratory diseases.
- Deliver care across emergency, acute, critical, and post-acute settings, including:
- Patient and environmental assessments
- Therapeutic interventions
- Adhere to departmental policies, procedures, quality assurance, safety standards, and infection-control practices.
- Assist with the care, maintenance, and documentation of equipment.
- Report equipment malfunctions and coordinate repairs as needed.
- Serve as a preceptor for respiratory therapy students, fellows, and residents.
- Demonstrate competence in advanced therapies, including:
- Pulmonary inhaled therapies such as Inhaled Nitric Oxide and Inhaled Heliox
- Hold—or be actively working toward—specialty credentials, certifications, or proficiencies.
- Complete a specialty project or participate on a hospital committee.
- Meet and maintain the requirements for a Level III Respiratory Therapist.
At least 3 years of experience with ongoing clinical work in two or more critical care areas, including PICU, NICU, ED, STAT, RT, or Adult ICU.
Prior experience serving as a preceptor.
Prior diagnostic testing experience, such as pulmonary function testing, interventional diagnostics, or noninvasive diagnostic procedures.
Associates of Science:
Respiratory Therapy (Required)
Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
Registered Respiratory Therapist – State of Massachusetts
Registered Respiratory Therapist – The National Board for Respiratory Care
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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