Job Description

Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (Night Shift) - will accept CRT

Location: North Adams, Massachusetts
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00pm to 7:30 am; Rotating weekends and holidays

Sign-on Bonus: $9,000

Visa Sponsorship: Not supported

Summary:
We are looking for a Respiratory Therapist who responds to outpatient areas as needed and works in the ED to provide responsive state-of-the-art respiratory care. To work with the same personnel in the development and implementation of patient-centered care. To work in a cooperative and supportive manner with Physicians, Staff, and Directors.

Responsibilities:

• Administer respiratory therapy treatments and procedures as prescribed by physicians.
• Evaluate patients' respiratory status and develop individualized care plans.
• Perform diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function tests.
• Monitor and adjust ventilator settings for patients requiring mechanical ventilation.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care techniques and equipment use.
• Maintain and calibrate respiratory therapy equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to coordinate patient care.
• Respond to emergencies, providing advanced respiratory support and life-saving measures.
• Document patient treatments, responses, and progress in medical records.
• Adhere to safety protocols and infection control standards to ensure patient and staff safety.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • Six months of Staff Therapist experience is preferred but not required.

• Education and Training:
  • Graduated from AMA-approved program of Respiratory Therapy at the Registry level.
  • On a yearly basis meet all hospital mandatory education requirements.

• License, Certification & Registration:
  • MARTL - MA Respiratory Therapist license
  • CPR

• Other Requirements:
  • Highly effective and positive interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal. Effective problem solving, team building skills, and willingness to participate in the education process both as a student and provider of education. Ability to vary shift hours and days to meet schedule needs.

Benefits:

• A variety of medical plans all of which include pharmacy benefits
• Spousal Wrap, Tax Advantaged Medical Accounts, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, Time Off, Short and Long Term Disability, Voluntary Benefits, Training & Development.
• Mental Health Support, Dependent Care Account, Retirement, Wellness at Work, Employee Recognition, Discounts and Perks