Registered Respiratory Therapist, Martha's Vineyard Hospital

About the role

The primary purpose of your job is to provide respiratory care to patients of all ages in accordance with current applicable Federal, State, and local standards guidelines, and regulations and established policies and procedures as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality care and safety can be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Emergency room and outpatient therapy.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Atrial puncture: pH blood gas analysis.
• Oxygen therapy with prescribed appliances.
• Therapeutic treatments including BiPap aerosol nebulization, chest physiotherapy, postural drainage, heated high humidity, incentive spirometry, other appropriate respiratory care as prescribed.
• Initiate and monitor mechanical ventilation, long term, and transport.
• Endotracheal suctioning.
• Airway management.
• Stabilize airway, monitor, and support ventilation prior to patient transport.
• EKG.
• Pulmonary function studies.
• Multidisciplinary rounds.
• End tidal CO2 monitoring.
• Attend high risk deliveries and scheduled C-Sections.
• Educates patients, families, and professional staff.
• Other prescribed modalities to ensure proper patient care and department standards and operation.
• Cooperates and collaborates with other clinical services.
• Participates in in-service education programs for facility and community benefit.
• Attends workshops, seminars, etc. and stays current with changes in the health care as well as maintains professional status.
• EPIC EMR documentation system.
• Practical knowledge of safety standards for patient care and equipment.
• Maintains equipment.
• Follows infection control procedures and complies with Employee Health policies.
• Recommends equipment and supply needs for the department to the manager.
• Assures the therapy area is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
• Involves patient and family in planning treatment and identifies specific goals and outcomes for patient.
• Allows patient to participate and schedule their treatments.
• Reviews complaints and grievances made by patients, family, or visitors.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree from an A.M.A and BBRC approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Registered from the National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc.
• Currently Licensed in Massachusetts.
• Maintains license as necessary.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge from a degree from an A.M.A and BBRC approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Registered from the National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc.
• Currently Licensed in Massachusetts.
• Maintains license as necessary.

Additional Job Details

Does this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Pay and Benefits

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.