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Respiratory Therapist RRT
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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
Shift:
12H rotating shifts, 7p-7:30a- rotating weekends
Description:
ASAP STARTS
- 12H rotating shifts, 7p-7:30a
- rotating weekends and holidays
NICU/PICU EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- This is a smaller, slow paced facility
- not a fast paced environment until a triage comes through
- at that time you will need to move quickly to triage and send out to the main hospital in
Boston Job Description:
Performs assessment, diagnostic testing, prescribed treatment and care of the respiratory therapy patient. Evaluates effectiveness of treatment and maintains department records.Experience/Knowledge/Skills Required:
Current MA Respiratory Therapist License; RRT Active AHA BLS Certification required NRP Certification requiredAHA ACLS
preferred. Must be able to draw arterial blood gases. Experience working with EMR strongly preferred- NO local travelers will be accepted (cannot reside within 50 mi from the facility) #SA1