Respiratory Therapist
7 days ago
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system that brings together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected, and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts.
About Lowell General Hospital
For over 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride, balancing first-rate care with the warmth of a three-time Magnet-recognized community hospital.
Job Overview
This position is responsible for providing respiratory care to patients of all age groups with cardio-pulmonary dysfunction. The ideal candidate will set up various types of equipment to administer prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosolized drugs.
Responsibilities
- Initiates patients on invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, checking and maintaining proper function of ventilator in conjunction with physician orders.
- Abides by infection control guidelines for invasive and non-invasive equipment, adjusting ventilator parameters based on clinical assessment and blood gas analysis.
- Weans patients from mechanical ventilation and other therapies through patient assessment and adjusting parameters within prescribed protocols.
- Administers inhaled medications in accordance with institutional guidelines derived from the department of respiratory care and pharmacy.
- Provides services to analyze blood specimens for blood gases, glucose, and electrolytes in neonatal and pediatric intensive care units.
- Administers Positive Pressure Breathing, including CPAP or BiPAP, to promote better lung inflation and aerosol distribution.
- Provides resuscitation and support services at all high-risk deliveries.
- Monitors effectiveness of therapy using non-invasive techniques such as pulse oximetry, end-tidal CO2, and transcutaneous PO2/PCO2, in addition to invasive techniques such as arterial blood gas sampling.
- Calibrates monitors and maintains Transcutaneous Oxygen Monitors, End Tidal CO2, and pulse Oximetry monitors.
- Assists in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation as part of Code Team, providing airway management and manual resuscitation.
Requirements
- Associate's degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program.
- Licensed by the state of Massachusetts to provide respiratory care.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
- One (1) year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Two (2) years of Pulmonary Function Testing experience.
Why Choose Us?
Tufts Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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.
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