Respiratory Therapist - MGH
Respiratory Therapist - MGH
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
**10K SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE**
Job Summary
SummaryActs 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 CareYes
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
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EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Employment Type
Full-Time
