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Respiratory Therapist

Bear Mountain Health Care • Worcester, MA 01613 • Posted 30+ days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $50.00/hr • Mid Level

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Join the Bear Mountain Health Care team as a Respiratory Therapist in our well-established Vent Program. This role involves caring for Ventilator patients, working closely with the Department Director or Nurse Practitioner to optimize ventilator settings and weaning parameters. The position offers competitive rates up to $50 per hour, with shift differentials, and is available on a full-time or part-time basis. New graduates are also welcome to apply, as essential training will be provided.

Responsibilities

  • Caring for Ventilator patients
  • Working closely with Department Director or Nurse Practitioner to provide optimal ventilator settings and weaning parameters
  • Changing tracheostomy tubes as scheduled and prn
  • Setting up, applying and administering all forms of respiratory care using a complete range of respiratory equipment, including ventilators, cough assist (MIE), respiratory medications, BIPAP and CPAP as needed
  • Responsible for reviewing physician's orders pertaining to respiratory care
  • Adhering to all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct

Qualifications

Required

  • Valid Respiratory Care License in the state of Mass
  • Graduate of an AMA approved school for Respiratory Care or hospital based experience and training which exceeds 5 years
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

  • Successful completion of National Board of Respiratory Care (CRTT or RRT) exam
  • RRT 1 year experience
  • CRT 1 year experience

Full Job Description

Join our well established Vent Program! Recent graduates welcoem! Great Rates-Up to $50 per hour plus shift differentials ! 12 hour shifts and 8 hour shifts available - Full Time, Part Time or Per Diem.

POSITION AND REQUIREMENTS:

+ Must have valid Respiratory Care License in the state of Mass

+ Successful completion of National Board of Respiratory Care (CRT or RRT) exam

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Primary duties are caring for Ventilator patients. The therapist will work closely with Department Director or Nurse Practitioner to provide optimal ventilator settings and weaning parameters

+ Change tracheostomy tubes as scheduled and prn

+ Sets up, applies and administers all forms of respiratory care as directed using a complete range of respiratory equipment, including ventilators, cough assist (MIE), respiratory medications, BIPAP and CPAP as needed

+ Responsible for reviewing physician's orders pertaining to respiratory care

+ Adheres to all company polices, procedures, and standards of conduct

Experience:

+ RRT 1 year (Preferred)

+ CRT 1 year (Preferred)

+ New grads welcome- we will provide essential training

Full and Part Time employees receive benefits according to company guidelines and eligibility

Per Diem therapist receive additional $2 per hour pay