Respiratory Care Specialist

5 days ago


Lowell, Massachusetts, United States Lowell General Hospital Full time

At Lowell General Hospital, we're seeking a skilled Respiratory Care Specialist to join our team. As a vital member of our healthcare community, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment where you can utilize your skills and expertise to deliver exceptional patient care. As a Respiratory Care Specialist, you'll be responsible for providing high-quality respiratory therapy services to patients of all ages with cardio-pulmonary dysfunction.

You will set up and administer various types of equipment to deliver prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosolized drugs. Additionally, you'll be responsible for administering oxygen delivery, mechanical ventilator management, diagnostic procedures, and other treatments as needed. Your expertise will also be crucial in troubleshooting respiratory therapy equipment and ensuring that it's functioning properly.

Responsibilities
  • Initiates patients on invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, routinely checks, and maintains proper function of ventilators in conjunction with physician orders.
  • 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 (e.g., CPAP or BiPAP), which consists of applying positive pressure to the upper airway to promote better lung inflation and aerosol distribution.
  • 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.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

  • An Associate's degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program.
  • Licensure by the state of Massachusetts to provide respiratory care.
  • A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification.
  • One year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $85,000 - $115,000 per year, based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for career growth.



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