• Job Description

  Req#: RQ4020345
  Site: The General Hospital Corporation

  
  

  Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

  
  

  
  

  Job Summary

  Summary
  Acts as an active member of the patient care team to provide clinical patient care assessment, initiation, modification and discontinuance of therapeutic respiratory care procedures to critically ill patients. Analyzes and evaluates clinical patient data to determine the appropriate therapy or interventions and makes recommendations on patient care plans to the medical staff.
  
  Does this position require Patient Care?
  Yes
  
  Essential Functions
  -Initiates and/or assists with appropriate respiratory and extracorporeal life support (ECLS) tests and procedures, as ordered, to deliver appropriate care to patients.
  
  -Responds to respiratory and ECLS emergencies and transports patients when moved from units for tests and procedures.
  
  -Prepares appropriate care plan and makes specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy. Schedules patient treatments as necessary and provides consultation as an active member of the patient care team.
  
  -Manages the administration of all aspects of respiratory therapy and ECLS according to the policies and procedures, including ECLS equipment.
  
  -Makes regular bedside rounds and administers Respiratory Care modalities to assigned patients. Modifies treatment care plan according to clinical picture and response to therapy.
  
  -Participates in education of students, physicians, staff, and patients/families. Clinically supervises respiratory therapy students in patient areas.
  

  
  

  Qualifications

  Education
  Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy required and Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy preferred
  
  Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
  No
  
  Licenses and Credentials
  Respiratory Therapist [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care required
  
  Experience
  Critical care experience 1-2 years required and ELSO certification preferred
  
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  - Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with physicians, nurses and other allied health care members.
  - Strong patient assessment skills.
  - Strong organizational skills needed to assist staff therapists in prioritizing/triaging work.
  - Demonstrates ability to motivate and direct professional and technical staff.
  - Ability to walk distances and push medical equipment weighing less than 100 lbs. may also be required to stand immobile for long periods of time.

  
  

  Additional Job Details (if applicable)

  Physical Requirements

  Standing Frequently (34-66%)

  Walking Frequently (34-66%)

  Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

  Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

  Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

  Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

  Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

  Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

  Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

  Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

  Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

  Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

  Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

  Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

  Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

  Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

  Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

  Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

  Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

  Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

  Talking Constantly (67-100%)

  Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

  
  

  Remote Type

  Onsite

  
  

  Work Location

  275 Charles Street

  
  

  Scheduled Weekly Hours

  0

  
  

  Employee Type

  Per Diem

  
  

  Work Shift

  Rotating (United States of America)

  
  

  EEO Statement:

  The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

  
  

  Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

  At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

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