Respiratory Therapist - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Site: The Brigham and Womens Hospital Inc.

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Were offering a generous sign-on bonus ($10000) to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent were eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process. (current employees of MGB not eligible)

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.


Essential Functions
Initiates and/or assists with appropriate respiratory tests and procedures as ordered to deliver appropriate care to patients. This includes moderate complexity point of care (POC) testing for Blood Gas Analysis.

Responds to respiratory emergencies including high-risk deliveries and transports patients as indicated.

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 including multidisciplinary quality improvement initiatives. Acts as a clinical and technical resource.

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 patient areas.

Creates department schedule and/or clinical assignments ensuring equity and patient safety.


Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct) Yes

Education

Associates Degree Respiratory Therapy required and
Bachelors Degree Respiratory Therapy preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree No

Licenses and Credentials

Respiratory Therapist Massachusetts required

Experience

Critical care experience 2-3 years required and
NPS or ACCS preferred

Knowledge Skills & 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 excellent interpersonal skills and strong organizational skills.
Possesses excellent interpersonal skills to motivate and direct professional and technical staff.
Demonstrates the ability to motivate and direct professional and technical staff.

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 - 35lbsPushing 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

75 Francis Street

36

Regular

Rotating (United States of America)

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