Respiratory Therapist

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Job Summary

About the Role

As a Respiratory Therapist you will evaluate treat monitor and manage patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions across a variety of inpatient settings. You will play a vital role in delivering advanced respiratory care responding to emergencies and collaborating with physicians nurses and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

This position offers exposure to a broad range of respiratory therapies critical care interventions and emergency response situations.

Respiratory Therapist

Faulkner Hospital Jamaica Plain MA
Full-Time Night Shift 36 Hours/Week
Starting Pay: $41.81/hr
$15000 Sign-On Bonus Available*

*Current Mass General Brigham employees are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.

Why Join Faulkner Hospital

Join a collaborative respiratory care team at Faulkner Hospital part of Mass General Brigham. This is an excellent opportunity to work in both acute care and critical care settings while making a direct impact on patient outcomes.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 50% Off MBTA Passes
• Childcare Resources & Emergency Backup Care
• 403(b) Cash Balance Retirement Plan & Tax-Sheltered Annuity
• Employee Discounts on Travel Entertainment Events and More
• Career Growth & Professional Development Opportunities

About the Role

As a Respiratory Therapist you will evaluate treat monitor and manage patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions across a variety of inpatient settings. You will play a vital role in delivering advanced respiratory care responding to emergencies and collaborating with physicians nurses and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

This position offers exposure to a broad range of respiratory therapies critical care interventions and emergency response situations.

Schedule & Work Environment

• * Full-Time 36 Hours per Week
• * Night Shift
• * Onsite at Faulkner Hospital
• * Rotates through inpatient and critical care environments
• * Member of Rapid Response and Code Blue teams

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Respiratory Therapy

* Assess patients and determine respiratory treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and nursing staff
* Administer oxygen therapy aerosol medications and therapeutic gases
* Deliver and evaluate respiratory treatments to ensure optimal patient outcomes
* Educate patients and families on respiratory equipment inhaler techniques smoking cessation and disease management

Critical Care & Emergency Response

* Respond to Code Blue and Rapid Response Team activations
* Assist with endotracheal intubation and extubation procedures
* Manage patients requiring advanced respiratory support
* Participate actively in multidisciplinary critical care rounds

Ventilator Management

* Operate and manage ventilators BiPAP CPAP and related respiratory equipment
* Monitor ventilator settings volumes pressures and patient response
* Perform ventilator mechanics including:

* RSBI
* NIF
* Airway Resistance (Raw)
* Respiratory Rate
* Minute Ventilation

Diagnostic & Clinical Monitoring

* Perform arterial blood gas punctures and analysis
* Monitor patient responses through:

* Vital signs
* Blood gas results
* Laboratory values
* Clinical assessments
* Document and communicate patient status and treatment outcomes

Teamwork & Leadership

* Support and mentor respiratory care students and new team members
* Assist with orientation and training of new staff
* Collaborate across inpatient units and ICU settings
* Provide guidance to CRTs and limited-license respiratory staff

Qualifications

Required

* Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy
* Current Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist License
* Current BLS Certification
* Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential within 6 months of hire

Preferred

* One year of Respiratory Therapy experience in an acute care setting

Skills & Competencies

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

* Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills
* Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments
* Experience caring for medically complex and critically ill patients
* Commitment to patient safety and infection prevention
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Dedication to ongoing professional development and continuing education

Grow Your Career at Mass General Brigham

Whether youre an experienced Respiratory Therapist or looking to advance your career within a leading healthcare system Faulkner Hospital offers the opportunity to work alongside exceptional clinicians while caring for patients with complex respiratory and critical care needs.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Onsite

1153 Centre Street

Pay Range

$41.81 - $43.16/Hourly

Grade

5

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