Registered Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist, RRT

Department: Respiratory Therapy, Inpatient

Schedule: Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides advanced level of care, assessment, and education in Respiratory Therapy. Institutes, monitors, controls and evaluates complex life support systems that ventilate acute or chronically ill patients.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Pulmonary Physics, pulmonary Pathophysiology, Advanced Respiratory Care, Mathematics, Blood Gas Chemistry, and Pharmacology at a level generally acquired through completion of a two year AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy.
• Must have a current license for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Respiratory Therapist by start date
• Must be registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Requires knowledge of related policies, procedures, standards and equipment at a level generally acquired during two to three years as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Completion of a two year AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care. 
• Current license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Respiratory Therapist or ability to obtain by start date
• AHA CPR prior to start date

EXPERIENCE:

• Requires at least three to five years of directly related experience.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology required.
• Demonstrated ability to read and communicate in English language.
• Must have the ability to prioritize tasks and effectively work in a team environment, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Requires a caring and sympathetic attitude and ability to explain therapy and goals to patients and family members and to communicate effectively with other health care professionals.
• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to enter and access data/information.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information.
• Must have the physical ability to meet core job requirements in accordance with practice setting and demands for the patient populations regularly IND123

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans