Per Diem / PRN Respiratory Therapist - $35 per hour
Company: Mass General Brigham
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 21, 2024
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Job Description:
Mass General Brigham is seeking a per diem / prn Respiratory
Therapist for a per diem / prn job in Boston, Massachusetts.Job
Description & Requirements
GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT Responsible for assessing,
planning, organizing and administering Respiratory Care procedures
in accordance with physician's treatment plan including mechanical
ventilation and airway care; respiratory treatment; emergency
respiratory maneuvers; transport and maintenance of critically ill
patients for special tests and procedures. Performs and interprets
tests and procedures to assess and manage patient care in
accordance with physician. Attends and participates in hospital
educational programs and patient care rounds. Precepts college
students/interns from respiratory care programs. PRINCIPLE DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Provides professional Respiratory Care
including initiation and maintenance of mechanical ventilation,
assist with insertion, stabilization and maintenance of artificial
airways, and administration of Respiratory Care modalities. Uses
professional judgment regarding appropriateness of therapy and
modifies treatment and/or notifies physicians with recommendations
for change. Administers appropriate tests and procedures as ordered
to evaluate appropriateness of therapy including pulse oximetry,
pulmonary mechanics, pulmonary function testing, airway clearance
techniques, and alveolar gas measurements. 2. Responds to
respiratory emergencies (including cardiopulmonary resuscitations),
establishes and maintains patient airway. Transports and maintains
mechanically ventilated patients. 3. Assesses patient condition
based on medical history, patient observation and examination,
physician's diagnosis, laboratory findings, specific respiratory
tests and procedures. Uses professional judgment to work
collaboratively with the care team. 4. Assists and instructs
respiratory technicians and students in performance of respiratory
care procedures. 5. Makes regular rounds and administers
respiratory care modalities to assigned patients. Observes and
evaluates patients' conditions, progress, and responses to
treatment. Collaboratively contributes to care plan accordingly. 6.
Completes necessary documentation of all pertinent observations
related to patient care, treatment administered, patient's response
to treatment, and reports to Respiratory Care Clinical Supervisor
and physicians. 7. Participates in education of students,
physicians, and staff. Clinically supervises respiratory therapy
students in patient areas. Explains and demonstrates respiratory
techniques to other members of the care team. 8. Instructs patients
and/or family members in respiratory techniques. 9. Attends and
participates in internal and external educational meetings and
enhance clinical competencies. Participates in daily patient-care
reports, staff meetings, and conferences as scheduled. Maintains
continuing education related to age-specific care. The individual
in this position must demonstrate appropriate knowledge of the
principles of growth and development of the adolescent through the
geriatric patient. Inaddition, she/he must possess the ability to
assess patient-related data relative to age-specific needs and
provide care as described in the department's policies and
procedures. 10. Assists in departmental research projects. 11.
Maintains continuing education relating to cultural diversity. The
individual in this position must demonstrate appropriate knowledge
and understanding of the diversity of any patient population to
include, but not limited to age, race, religion, ethnicity,
ability, income, position, sexual orientation, gender or
background. QUALIFICATIONS Required: 1. A.S. in Respiratory
Therapy. 2. One-year clinical training (or the equivalent). 3.
Currently licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts. 4. Registration (RRT) by the N.B.R.C. within six
(6) months of hire. Preferred: 1. B.S. in Respiratory Therapy. 2.
Two years of previous critical care experience. 3. ECMO Experience
strongly preferred SKILLS AND ABILITIIES REQUIRED 1. Must possess
excellent interpersonal skills to interact with physicians, nurses
and other allied health care members. 2. Must possess strong
patient assessment skills. 3. Must possess professional and
technical skills to act as a staff therapist. 4. Must demonstrate
ability to motivate and direct professional and technical staff.
WORKING CONDITIONS 1. Works in patient care environments including
intensive care, recovery room, and emergency room. May be exposed
to prolonged periods of high temperatures in burn patient rooms.
May be required to stand immobile for long periods of time in
emergency situations. 2. Frequent exposure to communicable
diseases. 3. Frequent exposure to secretions/excretions. Recruiter:
Baldwin, Megan M. Mass General Brigham Job ID #3303642. Posted job
title: Per Diem Respiratory TherapistAbout Mass General BrighamJoin
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