Respiratory Therapist RT

Job Description - Respiratory Therapist RT (3303589)

Job Description

Respiratory Therapist RT-(3303589)

Description

Respiratory Therapist Needed for Spaulding

$10k Sign On Bonus

Why Choose Mass General Brigham? Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, to teaching and research, and to taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system.

We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.

Perform activities in diagnostic evaluation, therapy, life-sustaining techniques, and education of patients and families of all age groups, neonatal to geriatric.

Require a high level of expertise in ventilator management and sophisticated diagnostic procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Respiratory assessment is completed for all age groups accurately and timely, following practice standards.
• A care plan is developed and implemented that reflects the needs and goals of the patient.
• Respiratory care is provided, evaluated, and modified to achieve goals and objectives.
• Patient care documentation is completed per established standards.
• Medications are administered safely and according to professional standards of practice and policies and procedures.
• Doctors’ orders are acknowledged for the unit assigned and carried out as directed.
• Respiratory care activities are coordinated in collaboration with other care team members to facilitate achieving patient goals.
• Patient education needs are assessed, and education provided related to the disease process, underlying disability, medication, and preparation for discharge to help patients and families develop self-care skills necessary to move toward wellness.
• Mentoring and teaching are provided for healthcare team members as needed, including new staff, student rotations, orientation, and completion of their initial and all staff yearly competencies.
• Team conferences and meetings are actively participated in to achieve stated goals.
• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
• PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

Qualifications

Education / Degree

Required

• Associate’s Degree required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Licensure

Required

Current Massachusetts Respiratory Care License.

Skills

Required

• Basic and advanced respiratory skills.
• BLS certified.
• Computer proficiency is required. Microsoft Office applications are preferred with the ability to learn new software.
• Maintain variable work schedule to meet department needs. (evenings, holidays, weekends, and travel).

Preferred

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, working with a diverse population.
• Work independently, be self-directed, and contribute as a team member.
• Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
• High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative and the ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing situations.
• Attention to detail.
30+ days ago