IRP Respiratory Therapist
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Job Location:
Somerville, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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
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 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
Qualifications
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 Advanced Life Support NALS - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred Respiratory Therapist Massachusetts License - Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care preferred Respiratory Care Practitioner State License - Generic - HR Only preferred
Experience
Respiratory Care 2-3 years 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.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
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%)
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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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
