Respiratory Therapist - 12hrs Rotating
Mass General Brigham
Summary
The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to patients as prescribed by physicians, and as regulated by the Massachusetts Board of Registration, standards of practice of the American Association of Respiratory Care, and within the scope of department and hospital policies and procedures.
Job description
Job Summary
The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to patients as prescribed by physicians, and as regulated by the Massachusetts Board of Registration, standards of practice of the American Association of Respiratory Care, and within the scope of department and hospital policies and procedures.
The therapist applies scientific principles and a professional and collaborative approach to optimizing the patient's health and function. He/she assesses the patient's condition, participates in the formulation of the respiratory care plan, treats and teaches the patient, and maintains appropriate records.
- Provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to patients
- Assess patient conditions and participate in formulating respiratory care plans
- Treat and teach patients and maintain appropriate records
- Participate in inservice/training
- Participate in the management of mechanically ventilated patients
- Provide respiratory care services to newborn, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
Additional Job Details
Days, evening, and nights. Every other weekend.
Requirements
- Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care
- Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Evidence of continued education as required by the Board of Registration, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Demonstrated clinical competency equivalent to 3 years of critical care experience
- CPR certification required (BLS)
- Knowledge of the special needs and behaviors of the infant, child, adolescent, adult, and older adult populations required
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses
- Recognition programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.