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Registered Respiratory Therapist
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$87,294 / year median in Massachusetts
+19% projected growth
Job Description
DEFINITION / PRIMARY FUNCTION
- Respiratory Therapist at the SEF , responds to outpatient areas as needed-otherwise works on the ED to provide responsive state of the art respiratory care.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
(Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)Experience:
- Six months Staff Therapist experience preferred but not required.
Education and Training:
- Graduate of 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
- NBRC
- RRT•National Board Respiratory Care RRT•
CPR Other Requirements:
- Highly effective and positive interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Effective problem solving, team building skills, 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.