Respiratory Therapist

4 weeks ago

Newton, Massachusetts, United States Healthcare Staffing Plus Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Healthcare Staffing Plus. As a Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Dysfunction Specialist, you will be responsible for applying scientific principles to identify, prevent, and remediate pulmonary and cardiopulmonary dysfunction. Your expertise will be essential in providing and coordinating the delivery of medical gases, administering aerosolized medications, and working with a multidisciplinary team to maintain natural and artificial airways.

Key Responsibilities
  • Apply scientific principles for the identification, prevention, and remediation of pulmonary and cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
  • Provide and coordinate the delivery of medical gases.
  • Administer aerosolized medications.
  • Work with a multidisciplinary team to maintain natural and artificial airways.
  • Participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation as part of a multidisciplinary code team.
  • Perform pulmonary function testing (spirometry, lung volumes, diffusing capacity, MIPS/MEPS, pre/post bronchodilator testing).
  • Perform exercise oximetry testing.
  • Provide education of respiratory care procedures and respiratory related issues to patients and families.
  • Provide consultation services and teaching of respiratory related issues to other providers as needed.
  • Perform routine maintenance, daily calibration, and quality control procedures on complex pulmonary function testing equipment.
  • Complete documentation of all necessary information related to patient care, treatments administered, and responses to treatment in the electronic medical record.
  • Maintain appropriate department records (competencies, certifications etc.).
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of the Respiratory Care Department.

Requirements
  • BLS, PALS, NRP and ACLS.
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH).
  • Certified Principal Investigator (CPI) Certification.
  • Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
  • The ability to stand for extended periods.
  • Strong technical skills.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Passionate about patient care.
  • Requires a minimum of two years of current Respiratory Therapist experience.
  • Graduate from a fully accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
  • Active unencumbered Respiratory Therapist Massachusetts state license.
  • One year of Epic experience.
  • Current license by the state Board of Respiratory Care.
  • RRT - Registration by the N.B.R.C.

Skills and Abilities
  • Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
  • Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
  • Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
  • Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
  • A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
  • Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.

About Healthcare Staffing Plus

Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are dedicated to delivering on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. We source candidates thoroughly and present our clients only the cream of the crop.

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