Pulmonary Care Specialist

7 days ago


Lowell, Massachusetts, United States Lowell General Hospital Full time

Tufts Medicine, a leading integrated health system, brings together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected, and accessible care experiences across Massachusetts.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive salaries, starting with $65,000 per year, plus medical, dental, and vision benefits from day one. We also offer a 403(b) retirement plan with a company match, tuition reimbursement, free on-site parking, and opportunities for career growth.

About Us

For over 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride, balancing premier medical care with the warmth of a Magnet-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you'll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.

Job Overview

This position is responsible for providing respiratory care to patients of all age groups diagnosed with cardio-pulmonary dysfunction. Our Respiratory Therapist will set up equipment to administer prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosolized drugs, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of oxygen therapy.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Administering oxygen delivery, mechanical ventilator management, diagnostic procedures, and troubleshooting respiratory therapy equipment.
  2. Routine checks and maintenance of proper function of ventilators in conjunction with physician orders.
  3. Weaning patients from mechanical ventilation and other therapies through patient assessment and adjusting parameters within prescribed protocols.
  4. Providing services to analyze blood specimens for blood gases, glucose, and electrolytes in neonatal and pediatric intensive care units.
  5. Administering Positive Pressure Breathing, including CPAP or BiPAP, to promote better lung inflation and aerosol distribution.
  6. Monitoring effectiveness of therapy using non-invasive techniques such as pulse oximetry, end tidal CO2, and transcutaneous PO2/PCO2, in addition to invasive techniques like arterial blood gas sampling.

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 year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Benefits

In addition to our comprehensive salary and benefits package, we offer opportunities for career growth, working cooperatively within the department and other services to create a system of quality healthcare.



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