Mass General Brigham·Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
Provide comprehensive respiratory care to patients of all ages, including emergency room therapy and mechanical ventilation monitoring. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient safety and maintain department equipment standards.
Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
We're offering a generous sign-on bonus of $10,000.00 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.
The primary purpose of your job is to provide respiratory care to patients of all ages in accordance with current applicable Federal, State, and local standards guidelines, and regulations and established policies and procedures as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality care and safety can be maintained.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Emergency room and outpatient therapy.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Atrial puncture: pH blood gas analysis.
Oxygen therapy with prescribed appliances.
Therapeutic treatments including BiPap aerosol nebulization, chest physiotherapy, postural drainage, heated high humidity, incentive spirometry, other appropriate respiratory care as prescribed.
Initiate and monitor mechanical ventilation, long term, and transport.
Endotracheal suctioning.
Airway management.
Stabilize airway, monitor, and support ventilation prior to patient transport.
Electrocardiograms.
Pulmonary function Studies.
Multidisciplinary rounds.
End tidal CO? monitoring.
Attend high risk deliveries and scheduled C-Sections.
Educates patients, families, and professional staff.
Other prescribed modalities to ensure proper patient care and department standards and operation.
Cooperates and collaborates with other clinical services.
Participates in in-service education programs for facility and community benefit.
Attends workshops, seminars, etc. and stays current with changes in the health care as well as maintains professional status.
EPIC EMR documentation system.
Practical knowledge of safety standards for patient care and equipment.
Monitors the condition of equipment.
Follows infection control procedures and complies with Employee Health policies.
Recommends equipment and supply needs for the department to the manager.
Assures the therapy area is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
Involved patient and family in planning treatment and identifies specific goals and outcomes for patient.
Allows patient to participate and schedule their treatments.
Reviews complaints and grievances made by patients, family, or visitors.
Other Certificate/Diploma Respiratory Therapy required.
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Respiratory Therapist [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care required.
Three years’ practical experience in cardio-pulmonary capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other related medical facility. 3-5 years required.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
$32.03 - $66.30/Hourly
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.
Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors.
The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.
In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.
We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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Requires a Respiratory Therapy certificate/diploma and a valid Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care license. Candidates must have 3-5 years of practical experience in a cardiopulmonary capacity within a medical facility.
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