Respiratory Therapist
Requisition Number: 11553
Pay Range: $38.12 - $95.85 per hour
Location: CHA Somerville Campus
Category:Allied Health
Department: Respiratory Care SH
Job Type: Full time
Union Name: SH Laborers 381
Length Of Shift(s) In Hours: 10 hr shifts
Shift Start + End Times: 8am-6pm
Hours/Week: 40.00
Weekend Requirements: No
Holiday Requirements: No
On Call Requirements:No
Department Description:
The Respiratory Care Department, operating under the medical direction of the Pulmonary department, provides comprehensive respiratory services across Cambridge Health Alliance's Cambridge, Everett, and Somerville campuses. Our dedicated team of Respiratory Therapists delivers a wide range of essential therapeutic services, including administering medical gases, performing arterial blood gas analysis, managing airways, and conducting pulmonary function tests. We are committed to customer satisfaction, effective resource utilization, teamwork, and continuous quality improvement, ensuring the highest standard of respiratory care for both inpatients and outpatients.
Job Summary:
As a key member of our healthcare team, the Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for a wide range of patient care duties. This includes the administration of therapeutic gases and the performance of diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas (ABG) draws and Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs). Candidates should be proficient in various respiratory therapies, including aerosolized treatments, Incentive Spirometry, Chest Physical Therapy, and providing Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP).
A critical component of this role is airway management, including intubation, for which competency is required. You will also be responsible for tracheostomy care, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and the setup of therapeutic equipment like PAP and Bi-Pap machines. Beyond direct patient care, you will play a vital role in maintaining accurate patient records, collaborating with nursing staff, and adapting to a fast-paced environment. We are looking for a professional who is committed to continuous learning and is an effective communicator and team player.
Qualifications/Requirements:
RRT Required Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
Current Massachusetts Licenses as a Respiratory Therapist
AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification ACLS certification preferred
AARC/NBRC membership preferred
Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.
Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.
Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.
At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.
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