Respiratory Therapist-MGH

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Massachusetts General Hospital

**15K SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE**

Starting pay rate $41.81

Job Summary

Summary
Acts as an active member of the patient care team to provide clinical patient care assessment initiation modification and discontinuance of therapeutic respiratory care procedures to critically ill patients.
Analyzes and evaluates clinical patient data to determine the appropriate therapy or interventions and makes recommendations on patient care plans to the medical staff.
Does this position require Patient Care Yes

Essential Functions
-Initiates and/or assists with appropriate respiratory tests and procedures as ordered to deliver appropriate care to patients
-Responds to respiratory emergencies and transports mechanically ventilated patients when moved from units for tests and procedures
-Prepares appropriate care plan and makes specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy.
-Schedules patient treatments as necessary and provides consultation as an active member of the patient care team
-Manages the administration of all aspects of respiratory therapy according to respiratory care policies and procedures
-Makes regular bedside rounds and administers Respiratory Care modalities to assigned patients. Modifies treatment care plan according to clinical picture and response to therapy
-Participates in education of students physicians staff and patients/families. Clinically supervises respiratory therapy students in the patient areas

EducationAssociates Degree Respiratory Therapy required and Bachelors Degree Respiratory Therapy preferredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degreeNoLicenses and CredentialsBasic Life Support BLS Certification - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred Neonatal Resuscitation Certification NRP - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred Respiratory Therapist Massachusetts - Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care preferred Respiratory Care Practitioner State License - Generic - HR Only preferredExperienceRespiratory Care 0-1 year preferredKnowledge Skills and Abilities- Ability to be a subject matter expert in the area of Respiratory Therapy and be able to communicate effectively with patients team members and other healthcare disciplines. - Ability to assess quickly and offer professional judgment to prepare appropriate care plan and makes specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy. - Strong communication Skills. - Ability to walk distances and push medical equipment weighing less than 100 pounds. - May also be required to stand immobile for long periods of time.

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Onsite

275 Charles Street

36

Regular

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$31.35 - $46.91/Hourly

Grade

5

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