Respiratory Technician

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Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on assessing the needs of patients who have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities and delivering therapy services to improve their developmental, physical or cognitive impairment. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Respiratory Therapy duties: Evaluates patients and helps them improve physical and mental conditions through treating cardiopulmonary related dysfunction. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An entry-level role typically requiring little to no prior knowledge or experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Work is routine or follows standard procedures, is closely supervised, and communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation.

Hours: Per Diem, Days and Evenings as needed.

Location: Main Campus

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma Respiratory Care Limited Permit. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Relevant clinical and patient care experience.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Effectively administers respiratory therapy treatment modalities, oxygen therapy, bedside pulmonary function testing, pulse oximetry with exercise, EKG's, and other prescribed services. Applies department's respiratory care protocols and to produce accurate documentation associated with these protocols. Effectively operates mechanical ventilators, respond to codes and traumas, and carry out other critical care duties specified by department policy and allowed under limited permit. Effectively draw and analyze blood gases, run quality controls and co-oximetry, perform computer entry, and perform other duties within the scope of the department's blood gas services. Produces thorough and accurate documentation in department treatment cards, and Electronic medical records. This includes the Medication Administration record, Progress notes, powerforms and ventilator monitoring, non-invasive ventilation, HHN/MDI treatment and oxygen therapy interventions. Demonstrates diligence and accuracy in computer charging and crediting.

Tufts Medicine - Lowell General Hospital benefit package Includes:

Competitive salaries & benefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision benefits that start on day one 403(b) retirement plans with company matchTuition reimbursementFree on-campus parkingGuaranteed hours and set schedules Professional Growth opportunities

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Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.