Aerosols, Basic Life Support (BLS), Best Practices, CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) Displays, Code Blue, Critical Care, Employee Orientation, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Hospital, Identify Issues, Maintenance - HVAC, Medications, Neonatology, Nursing, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Respiratory Therapy, Service Delivery, Staff Training, Tracheotomy, Ventilator
- Provide respiratory care to patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
- Initiate and manage ventilatory support, including recommending settings, weaning, and troubleshooting ventilators.
- Follow therapist-driven protocols, procedures, and department policies using best practices.
- Perform and interpret diagnostic procedures (ABG draws, sputum collection, bedside spirometry, capnography).
- Monitor patient s respiratory status during intra- and inter-hospital transport.
- Attend Code Blues and Rapid Response Team (RRT) events.
- Assist with conscious sedation, intubations, and bronchoscopies in various hospital settings.
- Deliver care to neonatal and pediatric patients, including tracheostomy and laryngectomy tube assessment and maintenance.
- Perform suctioning (naso-tracheal, endotracheal, tracheostomy) and assist with tracheostomy tube changes.
- Provide trach care in conjunction with nursing staff.
- Assess and administer PEP, CPT, and other airway clearance modalities.
- Administer aerosolized and metered dose medications.
- Manage, troubleshoot, and maintain non-invasive ventilation.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, providing clinical expertise.
- Document accurately and completely in EMR; ensure correct billing through daily charge reconciliation.
- Interact positively and respectfully with providers, staff, patients, and families.
- Precept, train, and orient new staff, students, and other departments as required.
- Maintain equipment, supplies, and stock.
- Attend professional development activities and educational programs as needed.
- Deliver service excellence to all patients, families, and colleagues.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
- Massachusetts state license in Respiratory Therapy.
- Current BLS certification.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
- Minimum one year critical care experience preferred.W
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