Registered Respiratory Therapist

Provides respiratory care to patients as assigned by supervisors and given on the physician's order for both in-house and out-patient care.

Responsibilities

Provides respiratory care to patients as assigned by supervisors and given on the physician's order for both in-house and out-patient care; Responsible for the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed medications, knowing their indications and contraindications; Performs PFTs to the standards of the American Thoracic Society; Performs arterial punctures using radial, brachial and femoral sites independently; Be a member of both the code team and the rapid response team; Performs all aspects of artificial airway care; Responsible for the set-up, safety check, monitoring and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators; Familiar with the set-up and administration of CPAP and BiPAP; Maintains accurate and legible records, documenting clinical notes in patients medical record; Participates in staff meetings, attends lectures, conferences and seminars; Fosters a Culture of Safety through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an approved school of Respiratory Care; Respiratory Therapist License; Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support; BLS - Basic Life Support; ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); INSTRUCTOR- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA); INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA); Respiratory Therapist - Board of Respiratory Care (Massachusetts)

Nice to have

Two years of acute care experience