Per Diem / PRN Respiratory Therapist - $35 per hour
Company: Mass General Brigham
Location: Boston
Posted on: November 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Mass General Brigham is seeking a per diem / prn Respiratory
Therapist for a per diem / prn job in Boston, Massachusetts.Job
Description & Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS Required:
1. A
.
S. in Respiratory Therapy.
2. O
ne-year clinical training (or the equivalent).
3. C
urrently licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
4. R
egistration (RRT) by the N.B.R.
C. within six (6) months of hire.
Preferred:
1. B
.
S. in Respiratory Therapy.
2. T
wo years of previous critical care experience.
3. ECMO E
xperience strongly preferred SKILLS AND ABILITIIES REQUIRED
1. M
ust possess excellent interpersonal skills to interact with
physicians, nurses and other allied health care members.
2. M
ust possess strong patient assessment skills.
3. M
ust possess professional and technical skills to act as a staff
therapist.
4. M
ust demonstrate ability to motivate and direct professional and
technical staff.
WORKING CONDITIONS
1. W
orks in patient care environments including intensive care,
recovery room, and emergency room. May be exposed to prolonged
periods of high temperatures in burn patient rooms.
May be required to stand immobile for long periods of time in
emergency situations.
2. F
requent exposure to communicable diseases.
3. F
requent exposure to secretions/excretions.
GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT Responsible for assessing,
planning, organizing and administering Respiratory Care procedures
in accordance with physician's treatment plan including mechanical
ventilation and airway care; respiratory treatment; emergency
respiratory maneuvers; transport and maintenance of critically ill
patients for special tests and procedures. Performs and interprets
tests and procedures to assess and manage patient care in
accordance with physician. Attends and participates in hospital
educational programs and patient care rounds. Precepts college
students/interns from respiratory care programs.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. P
rovides professional Respiratory Care including initiation and
maintenance of mechanical ventilation, assist with insertion,
stabilization and maintenance of artificial airways, and
administration of Respiratory Care modalities. Uses professional
judgment regarding appropriateness of therapy and modifies
treatment and/or notifies physicians with recommendations for
change.
Administers appropriate tests and procedures as ordered to evaluate
appropriateness of therapy including pulse oximetry, pulmonary
mechanics, pulmonary function testing, airway clearance techniques,
and alveolar gas measurements.
2. R
esponds to respiratory emergencies (including cardiopulmonary
resuscitations), establishes and maintains patient airway.
Transports and maintains mechanically ventilated patients.
3. A
ssesses patient condition based on medical history, patient
observation and examination, physician's diagnosis, laboratory
findings, specific respiratory tests and procedures.
Uses professional judgment to work collaboratively with the care
team.
4. A
ssists and instructs respiratory technicians and students in
performance of respiratory care procedures.
5. M
akes regular rounds and administers respiratory care modalities to
assigned patients. Observes and evaluates patients' conditions,
progress, and responses to treatment.
Collaboratively contributes to care plan accordingly.
6. C
ompletes necessary documentation of all pertinent observations
related to patient care, treatment administered, patient's response
to treatment, and reports to Respiratory Care Clinical Supervisor
and physicians.
7. P
articipates in education of students, physicians, and staff.
Clinically supervises respiratory therapy students in patient
areas.
Explains and demonstrates respiratory techniques to other members
of the care team.
8. I
nstructs patients and/or family members in respiratory
techniques.
9. A
ttends and participates in internal and external educational
meetings and enhance clinical competencies. Participates in daily
patient-care reports, staff meetings, and conferences as scheduled.
Maintains continuing education related to age-specific care. The
individual in this position must demonstrate appropriate knowledge
of the principles of growth and development of the adolescent
through the geriatric patient.
Inaddition, she/he must possess the ability to assess
patient-related data relative to age-specific needs and provide
care as described in the department's policies and procedures.
10. A
ssists in departmental research projects.
11. M
aintains continuing education relating to cultural diversity.
The individual in this position must demonstrate appropriate
knowledge and understanding of the diversity of any patient
population to include, but not limited to age, race, religion,
ethnicity, ability, income, position, sexual orientation, gender or
background.Recruiter: Miller, Patrick Lane Mass General Brigham Job
ID #3303642. Posted job title: Per Diem Respiratory TherapistAbout
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