Respiratory Therapist II - 24hrs/week Evening Shift

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.

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Lowell General Hospital!
This role is eligible for a Sign on Bonus for experienced candidates!!

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.

Competitive salaries & benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one

403(b) Retirement with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Free on-site parking

Opportunities for career growth

Hours - Part Time 24hrs/week / Evening Shift 3p-11:30p

Rotating weekend, rotating holiday, rotating on-call shifts required
Location: Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MA

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, pulse oximetry, BCLS, function and troubleshooting of respiratory therapy equipment). Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care. 

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)

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

5. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 

6. ACLS & NRP Certification required within one (1) year of hire

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 ventilator in conjunction with the physician order.  

2. Abides with infection control guideline for invasive and non-invasive equipment per departmental policy.  Changes and adjusts ventilator parameters based on clinical assessment and blood gas analysis in accordance with physician orders.  

3. Weans patients from mechanical ventilation and other therapies through patient assessment and adjusting parameters within prescribed protocols. 

4. Administer inhaled medications in accordance with institutional guidelines derived from the department of respiratory care and pharmacy. 

5. Administers oxygen using low flow, high flow, open and closed circuits. 

6. Embodies patient and family centered care. Explains procedures to patients and family.  

8. 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.  

10. Provides in-house transport of mechanically ventilated and other high-risk patients.  

11. Provides non-traditional therapies, e.g. Veletri administration, as ordered. 

12. Provides resuscitation and support services at all high-risk deliveries. 

13. Monitors effectiveness of therapy using non-invasive techniques such as pulse oximetry, end tidal CO2 in addition to invasive techniques such as arterial blood gas sampling. 

16 Assists in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation as part of Code Team primarily providing airway management and manual resuscitation. 

17. Documents therapy, patient assessment, and interventions performed and test results in the progress notes of the medical record in a concise, accurate, and thorough man