Respiratory Therapist

3 hours ago


Everett, Massachusetts, United States Cambridge Health Alliance Full time
Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care under the direction of a Pulmonologist. Inpatient and Emergency procedures are available at Cambridge and Everett campuses with outpatient testing available at Somerville and Everett.

Responsibilities
  • Administers therapeutic gases such as oxygen, compressed air, and various mixtures.
  • Draws and analyzes arterial blood gases (ABG's).
  • Airway management, intubates when appropriate (Everett campus only following competency completion).
  • Administers aerosolized therapy, Incentive Spirometry (IS), and Chest Physical Therapy (CPT), Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP).
  • Performs Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT's). (Departmental training required)
  • Performs cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
  • Tracheostomy care.
  • Sets up and adjusts diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and mechanical ventilators, non-invasive ventilators, high flow nasal cannula systems, using some independent judgment if clinically warranted.
  • Maintains accurate and complete records of treatments, drugs, supplies consumed, and charges.
  • Records pertinent information in patient charts or other records as required.
  • Continuously keeps abreast of new techniques.
  • Performs in-service instruction as assigned and instructs nursing personnel in the routines and precautions of treatment.
  • Assists in scheduling workload and assumes supervisory responsibilities as required.
  • Maintains quality assurance and quality control.
  • Monitors operation of equipment to assure proper function.
  • Performs cleaning, disinfection, routine maintenance, inspection, and storage of respiratory therapy equipment.
  • Adjusts to new, different, or urgent work situations.
  • Answers emergency calls.
  • Communicates effectively and works as part of a team.
  • Displays ability to get along with co-workers, other departments, and the public.
  • Observes and promotes hospital policies.
  • Follows prescribed safety rules and regulations.
  • Participates in assigned committees.
  • Consistently supports the department's team approach to provision of quality service to its customers.
  • Reports on time for scheduled shifts prepared and ready to work.
  • Maintains confidentiality of information at all times.
  • Performs other related or similar duties as assigned or as responsibilities necessitate.
  • Sets up and adjusts therapeutic PAP equipment for patients with OSA.
  • Sets up and adjusts Non-Invasive bi-level ventilation equipment. (Bi-Pap)
  • Completes the department In-Service Education Program.
  • Provides educational materials and documents instruction to patients, families, and significant others as designated at the patient's discretion.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

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