Respiratory Therapist/ ECMO Specialist - Adult Critical Care (Rotating or Nights) - Sign On Bonus Eligible

Job Profile Summary 

​ This role focuses on assessing the needs of patients who have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities and delivering therapy services to improve their developmental, physical or cognitive impairment.  In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Respiratory Therapy duties: Evaluates patients and helps them improve physical and mental conditions through treating cardiopulmonary related dysfunction.   A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs.  The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education.   An experienced level role that applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.  Works independently with general supervision, problems faced are difficult but typically not complex, and may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices. 

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. 

Job Description 

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. 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). If employed at TMC, must be RRT.

4. One (1) year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. 

5. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. 

6. Certification in Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) OR Neonatal/Pediatric Care Specialist (NPS). 
7. Successful completion of NICU training, including external Neonatal Transport Team. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program. 

2. Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. 

Duties and Responsibilities: The 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 venti