Respiratory Therapist - 36hrs Nights

Job Summary

This position comes with a $15,000 Sign on Bonus!

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
• 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

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy required and Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy 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

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 789 Central Avenue Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Night (United States of America)

Pay Range

$28.78 - $43.12/Hourly Grade 5

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.

EEO Statement

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is 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.