Per Diem Respiratory Therapist - 3rd shift

Baystate Health•Springfield, MA

1d•$34 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of a physician, the Respiratory Therapist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats disorders affecting breathing across the lifespan, including Adult, Pediatric, and Neonatal populations. Respiratory Therapists perform comprehensive cardiopulmonary evaluations and deliver therapeutic interventions to patients with deficiencies and dysfunctions of the cardiopulmonary system. Responsibilities include acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting diagnostic data and laboratory results to guide evidence-based care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
Current licensure as a Respiratory Therapist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Current RRT credential (NBRC)
BLS and ACLS required; PALS and NRP preferred (or obtained within designated timeframe)
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
Ability to function independently during overnight hours and respond effectively in emergent situations
Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Proficiency in advanced cardiopulmonary diagnostics and respiratory support technologies
Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care
Associates of Science: Respiratory Therapy (Required)
Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association
Registered Respiratory Therapist - State of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts
Registered Respiratory Therapist - The National Board for Respiratory CareThe National Board for Respiratory Care

Nice To Haves

Experience in an acute care hospital setting
Experience with Adult, Pediatric, and Neonatal critical care populations

Responsibilities

Diagnostic Testing & Data Collection (Under Supervision)
Pulmonary function testing
Interventional diagnostics
Sleep studies
Noninvasive and invasive diagnostic procedures
Arterial blood gases and other pertinent laboratory analyses
Therapeutic Interventions in Respiratory Care
Medical gas therapy
Humidity therapy
Aerosol therapy
Artificial airway management and care
Airway clearance techniques
Invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation
Vascular catheter insertion, management, and care
Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS)
Patient Assessment
Comprehensive patient assessment, including physical examination
Interpretation of diagnostic data and laboratory findings
Ongoing Therapy Management
Evaluate effectiveness of therapies and modify treatment based on patient response or lab results
Conduct regular patient rounds
Monitor patients and equipment; make necessary adjustments
Provide recommendations to physicians regarding therapy
Discontinue therapies as ordered
Remove, disassemble, and clean equipment per infection control guidelines
Perform oxygen rounds and titrate oxygen therapy as indicated
Disease Management
Provide care for acute and chronic cardiopulmonary diseases
Hemodynamic Support
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support hemodynamic management
Discharge Planning & Case Management
Participate in discharge planning and coordination of care
Emergency & Critical Care
Provide emergency, acute, critical, and post-acute care
Conduct patient and environmental assessments
Deliver therapeutic interventions
Participate in patient land and air transport
Respond to all Rapid Response and Code Blue events
Safety & Equipment Maintenance
Maintain department policies, procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards
Assist with care and maintenance of respiratory equipment and supplies
Arrange in-house maintenance and repair of equipment
Alert supervisor to equipment malfunctions and document maintenance/repair activities