Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist
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$ 31 - 46
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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.
Job Summary
In conjunction with the Pulmonary Rehab Team is responsible for the daily operations of the exercise/education component of the Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program along with administrative duties as assigned.Qualifications
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conducts the exercise component of the program with other team member(s).
- Monitors vital signs adjusts oxygen as needed and determines when to defer or terminate a treatment session per protocol.
- Documents clear and concisely in the patient medical record.
- Develops patient teaching materials and protocols for the Pulmonary Rehab Program.
- Responsible for maintaining a strong and current knowledge of pulmonary rehabilitation information via lectures seminars independent reading etc.
- Consistently demonstrates the ability to assess a situation consider solutions alternatives and ramifications and choose the appropriate course of action.
Qualifications - Internal
Required:
- A.S./B.S. in Respiratory Therapy.
- Registration (RRT) by the N.B.R.C.
- One year clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
- Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Active Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) by the American Heart Association.
Preferred:
- B.S. in Respiratory Therapy.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association.
- Prior experience in Pulmonary Rehab.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills to interact with physicians nurses and other allied health care members.
- Must possess strong mechanical and analytical skills.
- Must possess strong organizational skills.
- Must demonstrate ability to troubleshoot and respond to medical emergencies.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Works primarily in outpatient care area and is exposed to various cleaning agents.
- Frequent exposure to communicable diseases.
HOSPITAL WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works within legal regulatory accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/MGB; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and MGB policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or MGB as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$31.35 - $46.91/HourlyGrade
5EEO 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
Part-Time
