- Two (2) years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
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Respiratory Therapist - Middletown - MelroseWakefield Healthcare
Description
MelroseWakefield Hospital is Looking for Qualified Per Diem Respiratory Therapists (SEIU)Melrose/Wakefield Hospital
, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties,
Melrose/Wakefield Hospital
offers many opportunities to grow your career.
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If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, come join our team at
Melrose/Wakefield Hospital
.
Why Join Us?
Competitive salaries
Clinical mobility tracks
Free on-campus parking
Location:
Melrose/Wakefield Hospital - 585 Lebanon Street - Melrose, MA
Hours:
Per diem to cover opened Day & Night shifts
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Job Overview
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Respiratory Therapist sets up
various types
of equipment to administer prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosolized drugs
.
Administers all types of therapy including gas therapy, aerosol therapy, ventilatory
assistance
, and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
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Minimum Qualifications
1.
Associate's
degree
from an accredited Respiratory Care program
.
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2.
Licensed by the state of Massachusetts to
provide
r
espiratory care
.
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3.
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) .
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Duties and Responsibilities
The
duties and responsibilities listed
below
are intended to describe the general nature of work
and
are not intended to be an all-inclusive list
.
Other duties
and responsibilities
may be assigned.
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1.
Responsible
for assessing
and
deliver
ing
therapeutic and diagnostic pulmonary care to patients of all ages in the inpatient, outpatient, and sub-acute settings.
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2.
Administers and documents all procedures in accordance
to
department policy and procedure.
The therapist is able to suggest appropriate therapy and communicates those suggestions effectively to physicians and nurses.
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3.
Complies fully with department policy and procedure in maintenance and operation of the blood gas machines
and in the drawing
and analyzing of samples.
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4.
Administers adult and geriatric ventilator care, aerosol therapy, medical gas therapy and bronchial hygiene therapy to all age groups
in accordance with
physicians
order and departmental policy.
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5.
Performs oral,
nasoltracheal
, endotracheal and tracheal suctioning as needed,
in accordance with
departmental policy.
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6.
In Special Care Nursery administers and documents all procedures
in accordance with
department policy and procedure.
The therapist is able to suggest appropriate therapy and communicates those suggestions effectively to physicians and nurses.
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7.
Performs oximetry according to policy and is able to recognize inaccurate results.
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8.
Sets priorities by planning and organizing time effectively.
Assumes additional responsibility and responds with appropriate behavior to stabilize a crisis situation.
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9.
Checks equipment and materials prior to
work day
insuring
proper working order and sufficient level of supplies.
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10.
Formulates care plan with input from patient and families, when
appropriate
.
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11.
Establishes
measurement goals and communicates this information to members of the health care team.
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12.
Documents all therapies accurately and completely in the medical record.
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13.
Uses good judgment when interfacing with other staff and is able to exercise tactful communication skills.
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14.
Uses strong
decision making
skills based on clinical observations and protocol
.
Seeks
appropriate advice
when
situation
is unclear or in question.
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15.
Assesses potential discharge needs during hospitalization.
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16.
Recognizes that patient and family teaching are an integral part of professional care and carries this out routinely and with
appropriate documentation
.
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17.
Accepts and
utilizes
direction and supervision positively without a negative response
.
Demonstrates flexibility in being
cross-trained
within the department.
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18.
Completes forms, records,
cardexes
accurately and on time.
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19.
Informs supervisor of pertinent activities and problems, passing on job related information.
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20.
Rotates on day,
evening
and night tours of duty.
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About Melrose/Wakefield Hospital
Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind:
the people of north suburban Boston. Melrose/Wakefield
Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity.
We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.
Core to our values, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital's commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.
At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring.
Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role.Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
Pay Range
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$ $43.97
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