Respiratory Therapist
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Acts as an active member of the patient care team to provide clinical patient care assessment, initiation, modification, and discontinuance of therapeutic respiratory care procedures to critically ill patients. Analyzes and evaluates clinical patient data to determine the appropriate therapy or interventions and makes recommendations on patient care plans to the medical staff.
Job description
Essential Functions
- Initiates and/or assists with appropriate respiratory tests and procedures, as ordered, to deliver appropriate care to patients
- Responds to respiratory emergencies and transports mechanically ventilated patients when moved from units for tests and procedures
- Prepares appropriate care plan, and makes specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy. Schedules patient treatments as necessary and provides consultation as an active member of the patient care team
- Manages the administration of all aspects of respiratory therapy according to respiratory care policies and procedures
- Makes regular bedside rounds and administers Respiratory Care modalities to assigned patients. Modifies treatment care plan according to clinical picture and response to therapy
- Participates in education of students, physicians, staff, and patients/families. Clinically supervises respiratory therapy students in the patient areas
Qualifications
Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy required and Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy preferred. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.
Licenses and Credentials
- Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
- Registered Respiratory Therapist [RRT] - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred
- Neonatal Resuscitation Certification [NRP] - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred
- Respiratory Therapist [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care preferred
- Respiratory Care Practitioner [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
Experience
Respiratory Care 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to be a subject matter expert in the area of Respiratory Therapy and be able to communicate effectively with patients, team members, and other healthcare disciplines.
- Ability to assess quickly and offer professional judgment to prepare appropriate care plan, and makes specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy.
- Strong communication Skills.
- Ability to walk distances and push medical equipment weighing less than 100 pounds.
- May also be required to stand immobile for long periods of time.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required
- No experience in lieu of a degree accepted
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to walk distances and push medical equipment weighing less than 100 pounds
- May be required to stand immobile for long periods of time
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- Career advancement opportunities
- Recognition programs
- Comprehensive benefits package
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.