Respiratory Therapist MGH Boston

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Starting pay rate $41.81

Job Summary

Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston

Seeking career orientated respiratory therapists with solid knowledge of adult respiratory care disease processes with exceptional critical thinking skills with independent work habits.

The Massachusetts General Hospital Respiratory Care Department is a world-renowned leader within the field of respiratory care. The respiratory therapists function as clinical consultants and are primarily focused on providing extensive respiratory care practices throughout the institution. They provide all aspects of mechanical ventilation including NPPV and HFOV as well as the monitoring and managing of patients with various artificial airways. Clinical assignments include adult pediatric and neonatal ICUs the Acute Respiratory Care Ventilator Unit the Emergency/Trauma Room and general care areas.

The MGH respiratory therapists administer nitric oxide Heliox aerosolized antibiotics assist with bronchoscopies and percutaneous tracheostomy insertions and are members of the Rapid Response Code and Trauma Teams. The neonatal/pediatric respiratory therapists administer surfactant respond to high-risk deliveries and perform endotracheal intubations. The ECMO respiratory therapists initiate manage and wean both adult and neonatal/pediatric ECMO cases. Our staff members are actively involved in clinical research projects.

Comprehensive 12-week new employee orientation with preceptors classes & equipment labs. The department offers ongoing in-service education programs with advanced training in pediatric and neonatal critical care as well as Extra-Corporeal Life Support (ECMO).

Qualified candidates must be graduates of an Co ARC approved respiratory care program with a minimum of an Associates degree - Bachelors Degree is preferred. They must have a valid MA respiratory care license in good standing. Candidates must be registered respiratory therapists (RRT) through the NBRC. New graduates will have 6-months from hire date to become registered. All candidates must be certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

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
Basic 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 preferred

Experience
Respiratory Care 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge 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

55 Fruit Street

Pay Range

$31.35 - $46.91/Hourly

Grade

5

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