Respiratory Therapist - 24 hrs Rotating
Mass General Brigham
- Newton, MA
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Interprets physicians orders.
- Reviews patient records.
- Evaluates patients and assesses appropriateness of therapy.
- Plans and administers patient care consistent with changes in patient needs and according to department policies and procedures.
- Performs diagnostic testing and monitoring.
- Participates in formulation, implementation, and modification of the respiratory care plan.
- Teaches patients proper breathing technique.
- Initiates mechanical ventilatory support.
- Participates in the plan and management of ventilator dependent patients.
- Adjusts and records ventilator parameters; maintains surveillance.
- Assist in planning and implementing the weaning process.
- Participates in patient care reviews and the Continuous Quality Improvement program.
- Organizes and presents inservice classes for the Respiratory Care Service.
- Participates in training respiratory care personnel and students; assists with implementation of new procedures and techniques.
- Participates in review and update of department policies and procedures.
- Responds as a member of the resuscitation team.
- Performs invasive procedures in compliance with department certification and safety standards.
- Maintains patient records of respiratory assessments and treatments; enters charges for therapy performed.
- Inspects and tests respiratory equipment to ensure proper and safe function.
- Understands importance of insuring patient and personal safety at all times.
- Has the physical capacity/ability to move patients and equipment as patient care needs dictate.
- Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
- Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Evidence of continued education as required by the Board of Registration, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Demonstrated clinical competency equivalent to 3 year of critical care experience.
- CPR certification required (BLS).
- Knowledge of the special needs and behaviors of the infant, child, adolescent, adult, and older adult populations required.