Respiratory Therapist in Brockton, Massachusetts at Signature Healthcare

Signature Healthcare is Southeastern Massachusetts’ premier local provider of quality, personalized medical services. We are comprised of the award-winning not-for-profit Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital; Signature Medical Group (SMG), a multi-specialty physician group of more than 150 physicians practicing in 18 ambulatory locations. We believe our distinctive Signature Healthcare team approach is the way healthcare should be: medical professionals across many locations communicating and collaborating, taking advantage of technologies and resources to make a difference in the lives and health of our patients.

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Manger of Respiratory Care and the clinical direction of the Medical Director, administers and monitors prescribed diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care procedures to provide patient with assistance in breathing techniques to improve oxygenation, removal of secretions and/or improvement of respiratory status. Establishes own work plan and sets priorities to assure timely completion of assigned tasks in conformance with departmental policies and procedures. Refers unusual problems or issues involving policy interpretation to the Respiratory Manager. Acts as a resource person to coworkers and clinicians. Can assume charge responsibility when needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to meet expectations relative to the purpose of the position and perform each primary responsibility satisfactorily. The responsibilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education and ability required to perform this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary responsibilities.

Location: 680 Centre Street, Brockton, MA

Department: Respiratory Care

This is a full-time 40 hours per week position

Responsibilities:

• Accurately completes respiratory assessments and provides prescribed therapies on a timely basis, according to the specialty area on an age-specific basis.

• Provides prescribed therapies on a timely basis, on an age-specific basis, according to the specialty area and established department guidelines.

• Evaluates and accurately documents result of respiratory therapy actions, on an age-specific basis according to the specialty area.

• Accurately sets up, monitors, and maintains mechanical ventilation on a timely basis according to the specialty area.

• Accurately completes respiratory assessments and provides prescribed therapies on a timely basis, according to the specialty area on an age-specific basis.

• Provides prescribed therapies on a timely basis, on an age-specific basis, according to the specialty area and established department guidelines.

• Evaluates and accurately documents result of respiratory therapy actions, on an age-specific basis according to the specialty area.

• Accurately sets up, monitors, and maintains mechanical ventilation on a timely basis according to the specialty area.

• Communicates with physicians and nursing staff regarding patient progress and recommends changes in therapy modalities according to established department guidelines.

• Demonstrates the ability to proficiently obtain and analyze blood gas specimens accurately according to established department guidelines on an age specific basis.

• Demonstrates the ability to proficiently perform skin testing accurately, assess results and reported on a timely basis according to the specialty area on an age specific basis.

• Properly maintains equipment with complete accurate documentation as required in all areas of respiratory care according to established department guidelines.

• Monitors staffing, work and equipment room areas on a regular basis.

• Provides helpful, accurate patients' family education on a timely and age specific basis according to the specialty area.

• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/APTITUDE/EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables within established department and hospital policies and procedures.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Ability to assign and delegate duties in a clear and understandable manner.

• Must be able to reasonably make appropriate judgment in communications and actions with patients, physicians, other associates, outside agencies and vendors.

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