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Mass General Brigham

Respiratory Therapist - MGH

Mass General Brigham, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Job Summary Massachusetts General Hospital employs you as an active member of the patient care team to provide clinical patient care assessment, initiation, modification, and discontinuance of therapeutic respiratory care procedures to critically ill patients. You analyze and evaluate clinical patient data to determine the appropriate therapy or interventions and make recommendations on patient care plans to the medical staff. Sign‑on bonus available: $15,000.

Essential Functions

Initiates and/or assists with appropriate respiratory tests and procedures, as ordered, to deliver appropriate care to patients, including moderate complexity point‑of‑care testing for Blood Gas Analysis.

Responds to respiratory emergencies, including high‑risk deliveries, and transports patients as indicated.

Prepares appropriate care plans and makes specific recommendations to physicians for indicated therapy; schedules patient treatments as necessary and provides consultation as an active member of the patient care team.

Manages the administration of all aspects of respiratory therapy according to respiratory care policies and procedures, including NICU‑specific therapies.

Makes regular bedside rounds and administers respiratory care modalities to assigned patients; modifies treatment care plans according to clinical picture and response to therapy.

Participates in education of students, physicians, staff, patients, and families.

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Licensed Respiratory Therapist in Massachusetts required.

1–2 years NICU experience preferred; Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialty (certified) preferred.

Proficiency as a subject‑matter expert in respiratory therapy and effective communication with patients, team members, and other healthcare disciplines.

Strong assessment and clinical judgment to prepare appropriate care plans and make recommendations to physicians.

Strong communication skills; ability to walk distances, push medical equipment weighing less than 100 lbs, and stand immobile for long periods.

Physical Requirements

Standing frequently (34–66%)

Walking frequently (34–66%)

Sitting occasionally (3–33%)

Lifting frequently (34–66%) up to 35 lbs with assisted device

Carrying frequently (34–66%) 20–35 lbs

Pushing occasionally (3–33%)

Pulling occasionally (3–33%)

Climbing rarely ( Balancing frequently (34–66%)

Stooping occasionally (3–33%)

Kneeling occasionally (3–33%)

Crouching occasionally (3–33%)

Crawling rarely ( Reaching frequently (34–66%)

Gross manipulation frequently (34–66%)

Fine manipulation frequently (34–66%)

Feeling constantly (67–100%)

Foot use rarely ( Vision far constantly (67–100%)

Vision near constantly (67–100%)

Talking constantly (67–100%)

Hearing constantly (67–100%)

Additional Job Details Remote type: Onsite

Work location: 55 Fruit Street

Scheduled weekly hours: 36

Employee type: Regular

Work shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Pay range: $31.35 – $46.91 per hour

Grade: 5At

EEO Statement The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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