Registered Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist, RRT

Department: Respiratory Therapy, Inpatient

Schedule: Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides advanced level of care, assessment, and education in Respiratory Therapy. Institutes, monitors, controls and evaluates complex life support systems that ventilate acute or chronically ill patients.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Pulmonary Physics, pulmonary Pathophysiology, Advanced Respiratory Care, Mathematics, Blood Gas Chemistry, and Pharmacology at a level generally acquired through completion of a two year AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy.
• Must have a current license for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Respiratory Therapist by start date
• Must be registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Requires knowledge of related policies, procedures, standards and equipment at a level generally acquired during two to three years as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Completion of a two year AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care. 
• Current license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Respiratory Therapist or ability to obtain by start date
• AHA CPR prior to start date

EXPERIENCE:

• Requires at least three to five years of directly related experience.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology required.
• Demonstrated ability to read and communicate in English language.
• Must have the ability to prioritize tasks and effectively work in a team environment, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Requires a caring and sympathetic attitude and ability to explain therapy and goals to patients and family members and to communicate effectively with other health care professionals.
• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to enter and access data/information.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information.
• Must have the physical ability to meet core job requirements in accordance with practice setting and demands for the patient populations regularly

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Compensation Range:

$41.52- $55.88

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

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