Respiratory Therapist, Faulkner Hospital, full-time Day Shift
Job Summary
We're offering a generous sign-on bonus ($15,000) to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process. (current employees of MGB not eligible)
Principle Duties And Responsibilities
- Determines respiratory treatment goals in consultation with physicians, nurses, and by prescription
- Delivers and assesses responses to ordered therapy to be sure it is restoring the patient’s pulmonary function
- Administers prescribed doses of aerosol drugs
- Utilizes various types of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment such as masks, BIPAP/CPAP, ventilators per hospital policy
- Administers Respiratory Therapy by performing various techniques of bronchopulmonary drainage, such as percussion/vibration, Acapella, incentive spirometry
- Maintains the integrity of the patient-ventilator system by proper airway management, measure ventilator volumes and pressures, and obtain ventilator mechanics (RSBI, Raw, spontaneous RR and minute volume, NIF)
- Be an active critical care team member in meeting patients’ goals by attending rounds, giving pertinent patient information, and offering suggestions
- Aid in educating students
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition and general treatment acceptance
Qualifications
- A.S. in Respiratory Therapy
- Currently licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Registration (RRT) by the N.B.R.C. within six (6) months of hire
- Current BLS Certification
Skills/Competencies
- One year experience preferred
- Staff adheres to all C.A.R.E. Standards
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; and participating in professional societies
- Performs yearly departmental competencies in a timely fashion
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and moving equipment
- Provides age and culturally-appropriate care
- Complies with the College of American Pathologists, CMS, and Joint Commission standards and regulations
Working Conditions
- On their feet walking and working the majority of the time
- Push ventilators which are on wheels to different locations
- Perform chest physical therapy on patients and assist during CPR, sometimes performing cardiac compressions
- Work three 12-hour shifts and take turns covering weekends and holidays
Additional Job Details
(if Applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
1153 Centre Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$41.81 - $45.36/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.
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.
We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. 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.