Respiratory Therapist

4 weeks ago

Northampton, Massachusetts, United States Partners HealthCare Full time

About Partners HealthCare

We are a leading healthcare organization in western Massachusetts, dedicated to advancing health care since 1886. Our network employs over 2,000 medical professionals and support staff across multiple locations.

Main Function of the Respiratory Therapist

The Respiratory Therapist performs various technical duties to administer respiratory therapy treatments to assigned patients. This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set up, apply, and administer therapy as directed, using a complete range of respiratory equipment. Monitor patient conditions and adjust therapy as needed.
  • Perform pulmonary consultations and make recommendations for modes of therapy, frequency, medication, and duration. Evaluate the effectiveness of therapy and report significant changes to attending physicians and supervisors.
  • Perform basic and advanced pulmonary function testing using highly technical and complex equipment. Maintain quality control standards and programs within the department.
  • Provide education to patients on disease processes, breathing, medications, and use of home respiratory therapy equipment. Assist in reconditioning and maintenance of routine therapy equipment.
  • Follow all organizational and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, compliance, safety, infection control, environmental standards, and information management systems standards of use.
  • Participate in ongoing professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences, or in-services to stay abreast of current trends in the field of respiratory therapy.

Reporting and Supervision

This position reports to the Clinical Manager, Respiratory Care and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

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