Respiratory Therapist - Palmer

About the role

The Respiratory Therapist provides diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic respiratory care under the supervision of a physician and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. Care is provided to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. This position serves as the second Respiratory Therapist on duty , providing additional respiratory care coverage across the hospital and supporting emergency response and patient care needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy treatments including oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, airway management, and mechanical ventilation
• Conduct cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing such as blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing
• Assess patients and adjust respiratory therapies based on clinical response and diagnostic results
• Perform routine patient rounds, monitor equipment, and ensure proper infection control procedures
• Respond to Rapid Response and Code Blue events and provide respiratory support as needed
• Collaborate with physicians and the care team to support patient care planning and disease management
• Maintain respiratory therapy equipment and ensure proper operation and safety standards

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements
• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program
• Current Massachusetts Respiratory Care Practitioner license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Preferred
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• ACLS and PALS certifications
• Prior acute care respiratory therapy experience
• THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!
• Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO - up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
• Continuing education support and reimbursement
• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
• Farm Share Memberships
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Life insurance
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!
• Onsite parking
• Education:
• Associates of Science: Respiratory Therapy (Required)
• Certifications:
• Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Certified Respiratory Therapist - The National Board for Respiratory CareThe National Board for Respiratory CareThe National Board for Respiratory Care

Benefits

Additional Information

Respiratory Therapist Second Respiratory Therapist on Duty Location: Baystate Wing Hospital Schedule: 32 hours/week, Flexible Shift Onsite Parking! Sign On Bonus Eligible! Resume Required with application

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