Irp - Respiratory Therapist

Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc.

Boston, MA, US
Fully remote
Initiate respiratory tests and procedures
Respond to respiratory emergencies
Manage mechanical ventilation transport
The role involves acting as an active member of the patient care team to provide clinical assessment and therapeutic interventions for critically ill patients

Job Summary

  • The role involves acting as an active member of the patient care team to provide clinical assessment and therapeutic interventions for critically ill patients.
  • Candidates will be responsible for responding to respiratory emergencies and transporting mechanically ventilated patients between units for tests and procedures.
  • The position requires participating in the education of students, physicians, staff, and patients while clinically supervising respiratory therapy students.

Matching Summary

The role involves acting as an active member of the patient care team to provide clinical assessment and therapeutic interventions for critically ill patients.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Initiate respiratory tests and procedures
  • Respond to respiratory emergencies
  • Manage mechanical ventilation transport
  • Prepare and recommend care plans
  • Administer respiratory care modalities
  • Supervise respiratory therapy students

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication with healthcare team
  • Subject matter expert in respiratory therapy
  • Quick professional judgment for care plans
  • Ability to push equipment under 100 lbs
  • Experience standing immobile for long periods

Key Requirements

  • Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy required
  • Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy preferred
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification preferred
  • Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist License preferred
  • 2-3 years of Respiratory Care experience preferred
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required

Work Rights

Not specified

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