Respiratory Therapist - CRT or RRT

Purpose of Position

Provides respiratory care to patients.

Responsibilities

• Identifies acute and chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
• Initiate and provide ventilatory support.
• Recommend appropriate ventilator settings, use lung protective strategies, appropriately wean the patient, monitor/troubleshoot the ventilator.
• Use best practice and follow approved Therapist driven protocols, procedures and department policies.
• Perform diagnostic procedures such as ABG draws and sputum specimen collection.
• Analyze/Interpret ABG samples.
• Troubleshoot Blood Gas machine and perform quality control procedures in the Lab.
• Perform bedside spirometry.
• Perform capnography.
• Working knowledge of monitors used on the units.
• Maintain the artificial airway.
• Assists with Bronchoscopies performed in the Bronch Lab/OR/floors/ER/ICU.
• Assists in all treatment modalities used at CCH to provide care to the neonatal and pediatric population.
• Assesses tracheostomy, laryngectomy tubes.
• Administer therapeutic gases such as oxygen, Heliox, high flow oxygen therapy.
• Assists with tracheostomy tube changes.
• Documents correct brand, size, cuffed or uncuffed, disposable or reusable inner cannulas on the EMR avatar.
• Works in conjunction with nursing staff to provide trach care and tracheal suction.
• Assess for and administer PEP, CPT, and all other airway clearance devices/methods.
• Administer aerosolized/metered dose medications.
• Assess for, administer, troubleshoot, and maintain non-invasive ventilation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to offer clinical expertise.
• Provide accurate and complete documentation/charging in the EMR.
• Perform charge reconciliation on all patients daily to ensure correct billing.
• Interact with Providers and other staff in a positive and respectful manner.
• Respond to requests in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate excellent bedside manner.
• Precept/train/orient other departments, students and Respiratory staff as required.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, stock.
• Attend seminars and educational programs to enhance professional growth and meet the needs of the patients served.
• Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
• Perform other work-related duties as requested/assigned.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• Massachusetts state licensure in Respiratory Therapy.
• Current BLS certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 6 months of hire and maintain certification bi-annually.
• Job Code 6216 for those with RRT, Job Code 8246 for those with CRT or Per diem.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Copy of highest-level degree and/or transcript in a clinical field or specialty. If no degree, a copy of high school diploma.
• Minimum one year of critical care experience preferred.

Schedule Details

36 hours per week, Rotating Eves/Nights 7:00pm - 7:00am, Every Other Weekend & Every Other Holiday

Organization

Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department

CCH-Respiratory Therapy

Annual/Hourly

Hourly

Hiring Pay Range

40.87 - 54.58