Respiratory Therapist Senior

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital

Newton, Massachusetts, United States
Base: $29.81 - $45.36phly; bonus/equity: not speci...
Fully remote
Initiate respiratory tests and procedures
Respond to respiratory emergencies
Manage mechanical ventilation transport
The role involves providing clinical patient care assessment and initiating therapeutic respiratory care procedures for critically ill patients

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing clinical patient care assessment and initiating therapeutic respiratory care procedures for critically ill patients.
  • Candidates must be able to respond to respiratory emergencies and transport mechanically ventilated patients between units.
  • The position includes participating in the education of students, physicians, staff, and patients while clinically supervising respiratory therapy students.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing clinical patient care assessment and initiating therapeutic respiratory care procedures for critically ill patients.

Salary

Base: $29.81 - $45.36/Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, career advancement, differentials, premiums, and bonuses offered

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Initiate respiratory tests and procedures
  • Respond to respiratory emergencies
  • Manage mechanical ventilation transport
  • Modify treatment care plans
  • Supervise respiratory therapy students

Nice-to-have

  • Collaboration with healthcare professionals
  • Patient and family education skills
  • Critical thinking for complex situations
  • Accurate record keeping abilities

Key Requirements

  • Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy required or Bachelor's preferred
  • Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist License required
  • 3-5 years of Respiratory Therapy experience required
  • Heartsaver CPR AED certification preferred
  • NRP Neonatal certification preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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