Respiratory Therapist (RT) Respiratory Therapist Massachusetts

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Respiratory Therapist (RT) Respiratory Therapist Massachusetts

Location:

Gardner, MA

Description:

Profession: Respiratory Therapist (RT) Location: Gardner Massachusetts Specialty: Respiratory Therapist Unit: Respiratory Therapy Gross Pay: TBD Schedule: Nights - 3 x 12, 19:00:00-07:00:00, 12.00-3 Guaranteed Hours: 0 Openings: 1 Start Date: 06/10/2024 End Date: 09/09/2024 Assignment Length: 13 Experience Required: 1 year JOB ID: Medefis559895710 Other Info: ID: 59895710 Shift: 36 hours, Nights Description: Job RequirementsMinimum EducationGraduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Therapy program.Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (R.R.T.) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.Minimum Work ExperiencePrior experience required.Minimum Licenses and CertificationsRespiratory Therapists, Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the State of Massachusetts.Current AHA BLS required.ACLS requiredNRP required or obtained within 6 months of hire.PALS preferred.Essential FunctionsSystematically gathers and evaluates relevant information and data from the patient interview and/or all the patient information sources.Develops an appropriate care plan for patients based upon the systematic information gathering and analysis.Identifies variations from expected findings and understands the significance for such variations.Takes appropriate actions when variations are identified.Assesses the patient s learning needs, identifies learning style and barriers to learning and assesses the patient s readiness to learn.Identifies situations when it is appropriate to involve the family and/or significant other and /or friends in patient s education.Plans for and provides patient teaching.Evaluates the patient s understanding of his or her condition, treatment, and/or prognosis.Informs the patient of his or her plan of care and/or discharge plan and follow up instructionsEvaluates and validates the effectiveness of the patient teaching.Prepares the patient to accept a level of responsibility for his or her own care.Coordinates care with other healthcare providers.When appropriate, delegates to other healthcare providers.Assesses and reassesses the patient s condition, status and progress.Prioritizes, reprioritizes, and modifies the plan of care based upon patient assessment and patient condition.Documents the implementation of the plan of care and any adverse and/or unexpected events or outcomes.Measures and administers the correct medication dosage per physicians order.Administers respiratory therapy treatments and oxygen therapy.Understands the purpose and possible side effects associated with respiratory therapy treatments.Obtains ABG's per hospital policy.Performs Pulse Oximetry and ensures accurate results.Performs Pulmonary Function following ATS Standards.Performs EKGs and ensures quality recordings.Assists with flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy.Sets up mechanical ventilators, including BIPAP and CPAP Units and selects the correct patient parameters.Assesses mechanical ventilators and BIPAP and CPAP functioning to ensure safe operation.Assesses patient status and uses information to recommend changes in patient plan of care.Assesses patient cardio-pulmonary status and uses data to recommend changes to patients plan of care.Provides instruction on proper use of cardiopulmonary medication and equipment.Distributes age and cultural specific patient education materials based on educational needs.Responsible for implementing components of the VAP bundle consistently and per protocol. Responsible for alerting the Nurse Manager/Director/Nursing Supervisor if there is a deviation from VAP bundle by Attending MD for case review and follow up as indication.Statement of Other DutiesThis document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described. Position Urgency:Quick Start Billing string = Medefis Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91TLC Nursing is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer and welcomes all to apply. TLC Nursing is your destination for boutique travel nursing jobs. TLC Nursing has the best travel RN, travel LPN, and travel allied jobs. Discover rewarding careers in travel nursing with TLC Nursing, a nurse-owned and operated travel nursing agency. Our wide range of job listings includes travel nursing jobs, travel allied jobs, travel RN jobs, and travel LPN jobs. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that fosters growth and development. At TLC Nursing , we're not just a staffing agency; we're a healthcare family dedicated to positively impacting our community. Join a dynamic team and become part of a caring community that values your skills, dedication, and contributions. We invite you to download our iTraveler app from the App Store or Google Play to simplify your travel nursing journey . The iTraveler app streamlines your experience, providing access to job listings, schedules, and important updates at your fingertips. Stay connected with TLC Nursing and take control of your healthcare career with the iTraveler app . Why Join TLC Nursing? Competitive Compensation: Earn the best weekly rates on your assignment. We will beat any offer for the same open position. Diverse Work Settings: Experience environments like acute care, long-term care, schools, clinics, summer camps, prisons, etc. Guaranteed Hours: Secure a consistent 36 or 40-hour workweek with opportunities for overtime. Benefits: Your Wellbeing Matters: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance. 401k with matching contribution. Paid Time Off (PTO) Immediate availability of Aflac for your purchase. Stay Comfortable: Opt for our fully furnished housing, including utilities, or choose a housing stipend. Unlimited referral bonus! Access to unlimited continuing education units online. We are proudly a Nurse-owned and operated travel nurse and travel healthcare staffing agency! Voted The Best Staffing Agency in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017 by Vermont Business Magazine! TLC Nursing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Most facilities TLC Nursing works with require Candidates to be fully Vaccinated for COVID and Flu. Some facilities may accept Religious and or Medical exemptions from Vaccination. Proper documentation is required and needs to be submitted to our client for approval. The client facility makes all exemption decisions, and TLC Nursing has no control over this matter. Powered by JazzHR

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