Respiratory Therapist - Harrington Hospital, Southbridge Campus - 24 Hours, Days

Major Responsibilities

• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
• Appropriately documents all care activity performed and charges in the hospital EMR system.
• Participates in hospital and departmental performance improvement activities.
• Demonstrates competency in utilization and maintenance of arterial blood gas machines.
• Demonstrates competency in proper set up and utilization of all mechanical ventilators.
• Demonstrates competency in proper set up and utilization of the V60 NIPPV.
• Demonstrates competency in proper set up and utilization of all High Flow Oxygen Therapy systems.
• Demonstrates competency in the disinfection, transport and set up of all non-disposable equipment.
• Adheres to the Hospitals’ Standards of Behavior.
• Completes all hospital and department annual competencies.

Position Qualifications

• Licensed in the state of Massachusetts in respiratory care, license may be in full or limited capacity.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers (BLSHP).
• Maintenance of CEU’s in accordance with the regulation of licensure in the state of Massachusetts.

Major Responsibilities (continued)

• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
• Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

Qualifications

• All responsibilities are essential job functions.