MetroWest Medical Center
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
MetroWest Medical Center, Framingham, Massachusetts, us, 01704
Respiratory Therapist – Sign‑On Bonus up to $20,000
Embark on a rewarding career with Metrowest Medical Center – Consolidated Hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Sign‑On Bonus:
Up to $20,000 based on eligibility.
Responsibilities:
Administers and manages all ventilator care, continuous positive pressure breathing, weaning techniques, and artificial airway care. Sets up changes and monitors associated equipment.
Performs chest physical therapy, chest percussions and vibrations, postural drainage, incentive exercises, and ambulation exercises as indicated.
Performs clinical diagnostic and pulmonary function tests, such as bedside spirometry and other selected tests.
Assesses patient respiratory status, observes patient adjustment/reaction to therapy, and evaluates the appropriateness of all therapy.
Maintains all necessary patient and departmental records; enters clinical data regarding therapy administered and its effect.
Participates in clinical education and ensures quality and safe delivery of care to patients of all ages.
Other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
Required:
Education: Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Experience: A minimum of 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience in an acute care setting preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
It is strongly encouraged that CRT therapists advance to RRT within 2 years of employment.
Maintains current licensure by the State of Massachusetts as a Respiratory Therapist.
Maintains current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications once obtained.
New hires required to obtain BLS prior to providing direct care to patients.
Additional certifications as listed are required within 1 year of employment.
Preferred:
Previous neonatal & pediatric experience.
Employment Practices:
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
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Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Sign‑On Bonus:
Up to $20,000 based on eligibility.
Responsibilities:
Administers and manages all ventilator care, continuous positive pressure breathing, weaning techniques, and artificial airway care. Sets up changes and monitors associated equipment.
Performs chest physical therapy, chest percussions and vibrations, postural drainage, incentive exercises, and ambulation exercises as indicated.
Performs clinical diagnostic and pulmonary function tests, such as bedside spirometry and other selected tests.
Assesses patient respiratory status, observes patient adjustment/reaction to therapy, and evaluates the appropriateness of all therapy.
Maintains all necessary patient and departmental records; enters clinical data regarding therapy administered and its effect.
Participates in clinical education and ensures quality and safe delivery of care to patients of all ages.
Other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
Required:
Education: Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Experience: A minimum of 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience in an acute care setting preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
It is strongly encouraged that CRT therapists advance to RRT within 2 years of employment.
Maintains current licensure by the State of Massachusetts as a Respiratory Therapist.
Maintains current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications once obtained.
New hires required to obtain BLS prior to providing direct care to patients.
Additional certifications as listed are required within 1 year of employment.
Preferred:
Previous neonatal & pediatric experience.
Employment Practices:
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
E‑Verify:
Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
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