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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.

Facility

Athol Memorial Hospital

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Critical Access
25 beds

ADDRESS2033 Main StreetAthol, MA 01331

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Athol, MA

About

Located in north-central Massachusetts along the Millers River and settled in 1735, Athol has a long and storied past. The city was originally known as Pequoiag, an Algonquian name, before its incorporation in 1762 when it took its current name, the Scottish home of the dukes of Atholl. It's an area filled with natural beauty and opportunities for all types of outdoor activities like swimming, fishing and hiking, with trails leading to spectacular vistas. In town, you’ll find multiple parks and trails, including Alan E. Rich Environmental Park, a hidden treasure of conservation land with beautiful native plants, picnic tables and benches for tranquil contemplation. Set at the beginning of the Millers River Bluetrail, it's a popular place to launch a canoe or kayak to paddle the 6-mile water course. In charming Downtown Athol, you can visit several shops, restaurants and a bakery.

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