Respiratory Therapist
Company: Lowell General Hospital
Location: Lowell
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing
together the best of academic and community health care to deliver
exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers
across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell
General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home
care network and a large clinically integrated physician network,
Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and
caregivers.Job Overview -This position is responsible for
respiratory care for patients of all age groups, who are diagnosed
with cardio-pulmonary dysfunction. -Sets up various types of
equipment to administer prescribed doses of medicinal gases and
aerosolized drugs. -Administers all types of respiratory therapy
treatments including, oxygen delivery, mechanical ventilator
management, diagnostic procedures (e.g., blood gas sampling and
analysis, bedside pulmonary function testing, pulse oximetry,
EKG's, BCLS, function and troubleshooting of respiratory therapy
equipment). Works cooperatively within department and other
services to create a system of quality health care. -Why Join Us?
At Tufts Medicine - Lowell General Hospital, we're more than a
health system - we're a community of the brightest minds and the
biggest hearts in healthcare. - We combine academic innovation with
compassion and community. - If that excites you, then you belong
with us.What We OfferCompetitive salaries & benefitsMedical,
Dental, and Vision benefits that start on day one.403(b) retirement
plans with company matchTuition reimbursementFree on-campus
parkingProfessional Growth opportunitiesLocation: Lowell General
Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MAHours/Shift: 24 hrs -
DaysJob Overview -This position is responsible for respiratory care
for patients of all age groups, who are diagnosed with
cardio-pulmonary dysfunction. -Sets up various types of equipment
to administer prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosolized
drugs. -Administers all types of respiratory therapy treatments
including, oxygen delivery, mechanical ventilator management,
diagnostic procedures (e.g., blood gas sampling and analysis,
bedside pulmonary function testing, pulse oximetry, EKG's, BCLS,
function and troubleshooting of respiratory therapy equipment).
Works cooperatively within department and other services to create
a system of quality health care. - -Minimum Qualifications1.
Associate's degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program. -2.
Licensed by the state of Massachusetts to provide respiratory care.
-3. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory
Therapist (CRT)4. One (1) year of experience as a Registered
Respiratory Therapist. -5. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
-Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe 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. - -1. Initiates patients on
invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation; routinely checks
and maintains proper function of ventilator in conjunction with the
physician order. - - -2. Weans patients from mechanical ventilation
and other therapies through patient assessment and adjusting
parameters within prescribed protocols. -3. Administer inhaled
medications in accordance with institutional guidelines derived
from the department of respiratory care and pharmacy. -4.
Administers oxygen using low flow, high flow, open and closed
circuits. - -5. Provides services to analyze blood specimens for
blood gases, glucose and electrolytes in neonatal and pediatric
intensive care units. -6. Administers Positive Pressure Breathing,
(e.g. CPAP or BiPAP), which consists of the application of positive
pressure to the upper airway to promote better lung inflation and
aerosol distribution. - - -7. Provides in-house transport of
mechanically ventilated and other high-risk patients. - -8.
Provides non-traditional therapies, e.g. Nitric Oxide gas
administration, as ordered. -9. Monitors effectiveness of therapy
using non-invasive techniques such as pulse oximetry, end tidal CO2
and transcutaneous PO2/PCO2, in addition to invasive techniques
such as arterial blood gas sampling. -10. Analyzes inspired oxygen
concentration using various oxygen analyzers. - -11. Calibrates
monitors and maintains Transcutaneous Oxygen Monitors, End Tidal
CO2 and pulse Oximetry monitors. - - -12 Assists in
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation as part of Code Team primarily
providing airway management and manual resuscitation. - - Commonly
administers drugs via the endotracheal tube during cardiopulmonary
rescue e.g. Lidocaine, Atropine Sulfate and Epinephrine. - -13.
Responsible for acknowledging the proper assembly of all
respiratory therapy equipment.14. Assists the Associate Director
with the orientation of new employees; acts as a preceptor for new
employees and is utilized as a clinical instructor for students
enrolled in local universities. - -About Lowell GeneralFor more
than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell
community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier
medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet --recognized
community hospital. As a member of our team, you'll join over 3,000
dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when
and where patients need it most. -
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing
together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver
exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers
across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell
General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial
Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network,
and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity
employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts
Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic
information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity
and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that
individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation
to participate in the job application or interview process, to
perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and
privileges of employment. Please contact us to request
accommodation by emailing us at .
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