Mass General Brigham·Boston, Massachusetts
Provides clinical assessment, initiation, and management of respiratory and extracorporeal life support (ECLS) procedures for critically ill patients. Collaborates with medical staff to develop care plans and participates in the education of students and staff.
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
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Job Summary Summary Acts as an active member of the patient care team to provide clinical patient care assessment, initiation, modification and discontinuance of therapeutic respiratory care procedures to critically ill patients. Analyzes and evaluates clinical patient data to determine the appropriate therapy or interventions and makes recommendations on patient care plans to the medical staff.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
Initiates and/or assists with appropriate respiratory and extracorporeal life support (ECLS) tests and procedures, as ordered, to deliver appropriate care to patients.
Responds to respiratory and ECLS emergencies and transports patients when moved from units for tests and procedures.
Prepares appropriate care plan and makes specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy. Schedules patient treatments as necessary and provides consultation as an active member of the patient care team.
Manages the administration of all aspects of respiratory therapy and ECLS according to the policies and procedures, including ECLS equipment.
Makes regular bedside rounds and administers Respiratory Care modalities to assigned patients. Modifies treatment care plan according to clinical picture and response to therapy.
Participates in education of students, physicians, staff, and patients/families. Clinically supervises respiratory therapy students in patient areas.
Education Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy required and Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Respiratory Therapist [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care required Experience Critical care experience 1-2 years required and ELSO certification preferred
Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with physicians, nurses and other allied health care members. - Strong patient assessment skills. - Strong organizational skills needed to assist staff therapists in prioritizing/triaging work. - Demonstrates ability to motivate and direct professional and technical staff. - Ability to walk distances and push medical equipment weighing less than 100 lbs. may also be required to stand immobile for long periods of time. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Work Location 15 Francis Street: Scheduled Weekly Hours 0
Employee Type Per Diem: Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range $41.81 - $56.59/Hourly Grade 6
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Requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and a Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist license, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. Candidates must have 1-2 years of critical care experience; ELSO certification is preferred.
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