We are looking for a Respiratory Therapist to join our caring,
compassionate team. Respiratory Therapists evaluate, direct, plan and
provide treatments for patients with respiratory disabilities to help
them achieve a maximum level of functional independence. Document
patient care and results of treatment, appropriately in the medical
record to comply with policies and procedures of the department and
regulatory agencies. The successful candidate will work within their
entire scope of practice, ensuring the utmost in competent care and
safety is consistently delivered to all residents. Essential Job
Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Under the
direction of a physician, has exclusive control of ordered mechanical
ventilation. - Demonstrate knowledge of the weaning process. - Actively
participate with physicians and other healthcare team members in the
development of care plans by serving as consultants in regard to
respiratory therapeutic and diagnostic modalities. - Evaluate and assess
residents, recommend appropriate therapy when indicated, identify
physicians' orders and determine if there are any contraindications to
therapy. - Evaluate effectiveness of respiratory care to include initial
assessment and reassessment of resident response to therapy, treatment
effectiveness, monitoring of vital signs. This includes recognizing
changes from norm for the age specific population served. - Perform
diagnostic studies on residents to include: ABG acquisition and
interpretation, nocturnal pulse oximetry, pulse oximetry with exercise
and standard pulse oximetry. - Provide all forms of airway care to
include: tracheostomy tube changes and trach care, suctioning, insertion
of nasal and oral pharyngeal airways and evaluation of residents for
artificial airway discontinuance. - Perform as a member of the cardiac
arrest team to include Basic Life Support. Relates appropriate emergency
protocols and maintains basic life support as necessary for appropriate
resident population. - Support ventilation as needed during transports
between rooms, to and from therapy or activities and to other hospitals
or medical offices. - Administer all treatment modalities to include:
facial/nasal CPAP, Bipap, chest physiotherapy, aerosol administration,
in exsufflation and all forms of low and high flow oxygen therapies. -
Assist in the education of all respiratory rehab residents and their
families regarding respiratory and pulmonary disease management. -
Provide daily maintenance, cleaning and monitoring of ventilators and
adjunctive equipment to ensure that equipment is operable and in safe
working condition. Qualifications: - Must be a graduate of an
accredited AMA program for Respiratory Therapy. - Must hold a current
license as a Respiratory Therapist in Massachusetts. Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, per diem [For more information about the
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