Respiratory Therapist, Critical Care & Inpatient Rehab
Overview
As a Respiratory Therapist at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, you will own the full spectrum of respiratory care for critically ill patients. You will assess, initiate, modify, and discontinue therapeutic procedures, working directly with physicians to shape care plans. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team at Mass General Brigham, a not-for-profit health system that supports cutting-edge research and patient care. This role stands out because you will respond to emergencies and manage ventilated patients during transports, making your clinical judgment crucial. You will also clinically supervise respiratory therapy students, blending hands-on care with teaching.
What You'll Do7
- 1Initiates and assists with respiratory tests and procedures, delivering appropriate care for each patient's condition.
- 2Responds to respiratory emergencies and transports mechanically ventilated patients to tests and procedures.
- 3Prepares patient care plans and recommends specific therapy to physicians, scheduling treatments as needed.
- 4Manages all aspects of respiratory therapy per policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and safety.
- 5Makes bedside rounds and administers respiratory modalities, adjusting treatment plans based on patient response.
- 6Educates students, physicians, staff, and patients, and clinically supervises respiratory therapy students.
- 7Documents patient assessments and interventions accurately in the medical record.
Requirements9
- 1Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- 20-1 year of respiratory care experience preferred.
- 3BLS Certification required before or within 30 days of hire.
- 4Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from NBRC preferred.
- 5Neonatal Resuscitation Certification (NRP) preferred.
- 6Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist License required.
- 7Ability to assess quickly and provide professional judgment for care plans.
- 8Strong communication skills to interact with patients and healthcare teams.
- 9Physical stamina to push equipment weighing less than 100 pounds and stand for long periods.
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