Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem - Faulkner Hospital

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

Jamaica Plain, MA, United States
$29.81 - $45.36phly; not specified; not specified
Fully remote
Mechanical ventilation management
Arterial blood gas puncture
Patient education on respiratory equipment
Respiratory therapists treat, evaluate, monitor, and manage patients with breathing disorders or cardiovascular problems

Job Summary

  • Respiratory therapists treat, evaluate, monitor, and manage patients with breathing disorders or cardiovascular problems.
  • Care provided by respiratory therapists may include administration of oxygen, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, chest physical therapy, management of mechanical ventilators, administering drugs to the lungs, monitoring cardiopulmonary systems, and measuring lung function.
  • Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance our mission and supports patient care, research, teaching, and community service.

Matching Summary

Respiratory therapists treat, evaluate, monitor, and manage patients with breathing disorders or cardiovascular problems.

Salary

$29.81 - $45.36/Hourly; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Mechanical ventilation management
  • Arterial blood gas puncture
  • Patient education on respiratory equipment
  • Rapid Response Team member
  • Airway management

Nice-to-have

  • Critical thinking and decisive judgment
  • Team player in ICU
  • Professional development
  • Age and culturally-appropriate care

Key Requirements

  • A.S. in Respiratory Therapy
  • Licensed Respiratory Therapist MA
  • RRT by NBRC within 6 months
  • Current BLS Certification
  • 1 Year experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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