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Registered Respiratory Therapist
Location: Salem, Massachusetts
Date Posted: 21 Mar, 2023
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
Applies scientific principles for the identification, prevention, and remediation of pulmonary and cardiopulmonary dysfunction
Provides and coordinates the delivery of medical gases
Administers aerosolized medications
Works with a multidisciplinary team to maintain natural and artificial airways
Participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation as part of a multidisciplinary code team
Performs pulmonary function testing (spirometry, lung volumes, diffusing capacity, MIPS/MEPS, pre/post bronchodilator testing)
Performs exercise oximetry testing
Provides education of respiratory care procedures and respiratory related issues to patients and families
Provides consultation services and teaching of respiratory related issues to other providers as needed
Performs routine maintenance, daily calibration, and quality control procedures on complex pulmonary function testing equipment
Completes documentation of all necessary information related to patient care, treatments administered, and responses to treatment in the electronic medical record
Maintains appropriate department records (competencies, certifications etc.)
Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of the Respiratory Care Department
License/Certification:
Current license by the state Board of Respiratory Care
RRT - Registration by the N.B.R.C.
ACLS course completion (Required during 1st 3-6 months of orientation)
2 years of respiratory therapy experience
Education:
Graduate of an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care.
Certification: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
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