Respiratory Therapist
Athol, MA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Athol, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Specialty

• Cardiopulmonary

Required Education & Credentials

• Graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Therapy program
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (R.R.T.) credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care (or eligible)
• Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the State of Massachusetts

Required Certifications

• ACLS (to be obtained within 6 months of hire)
• NRP (to be obtained within 6 months of hire)
• PALS (to be obtained within 6 months of hire)

Experience

• Prior respiratory therapy experience required (years not explicitly stated, assume minimum 1 year)

Skills & Functional Requirements

• Basic computer skills required
• Physical demands include occasional exertion of 20-50 pounds of force, frequent exertion of 10-25 pounds, and constant exertion up to 10 pounds
• Frequent reaching and handling; occasional stooping and crouching

Key Responsibilities

• Systematically gather and evaluate patient information from interviews and records
• Develop and modify patient care plans based on assessments
• Identify and act on variations from expected patient findings
• Assess patient learning needs and provide appropriate education, including family involvement when appropriate
• Administer respiratory therapy treatments and oxygen therapy
• Obtain arterial blood gases (ABGs) and perform pulse oximetry, pulmonary function tests, and EKGs
• Assist with flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy
• Set up and assess mechanical ventilators, BIPAP, and CPAP units, ensuring safe operation and appropriate patient parameters
• Provide instruction on proper use of cardiopulmonary medications and equipment
• Implement components of the VAP (Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia) bundle consistently and alert supervisors of deviations for case review
• Coordinate care with other healthcare providers and delegate tasks when appropriate
• Document care plans, treatments, and any adverse events

Work Schedule

• 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, dayshift
• Weekend and holiday rotation

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified; no explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.