Respiratory Therapist Assistant, Respiratory, 24-Hours, Days, Evenings, Weekends, Holiday Rotation

• Systematically gathers and evaluates relevant information and data from the patient interview and/or all the patient information sources.
  
• Assures that the patient exams, tests and/or procedures are consistent with the nature of patient’s needs and orders.
• Identifies variations from expected findings and/or test values.
• Takes appropriate actions when variations are identified.
• Plans for and provides patient teachings.
• Identifies situations when it is appropriate to involve the family and/or significant other and/or friends in patient’s education.
• Prioritizes requests based on the nature of request and the condition and/or situation of the patients.
• Assesses and reassesses the patient’s condition.
• Coordinates and communicates with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient service and care.
• When appropriate, delegates to other healthcare professionals.
• Works together to complete assignments with departmental and healthcare team members.
• Under the general supervision of Registered Respiratory Therapists, provides direct Respiratory Care to patients by administering Respiratory Therapy modalities including the set-up and administration of oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and medication nebulization therapy; the application of Chest Physiotherapy (CPT) techniques
• Make regular rounds and administers modalities according to plan established by a respiratory therapist; performs patient assessments, observes and reports patients' progress and reactions to treatment.
• Makes suggestions for modification of treatment plan to respiratory therapist as indicated.
• Completes necessary documentation of treatments given and patients' responses, and reports to the respiratory therapist, nurse, and physician as needed. Maintains appropriate departmental records

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

• Current Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care Respiratory Care Limited Permit with verification of education to include support services for mechanical ventilation, administer aerosolized medications and administration of medical gases. 
• ACLS required or obtained within 6-months of hire.
• NRP required or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• PALS required or obtained within 6 months of hire.

• Basic computer skills.
• Moderate written and verbal skills.
• Ability to use medical equipment.

Disclaimer:

We are committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices. The salary range for this position reflects our good-faith estimate of base pay at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. We regularly review our compensation structures to ensure fairness and consistency across our organization.