Respiratory Clinician, Nashoba Valley, 36 Hours, Nights
Core
Administers respiratory modalities, monitors mechanical ventilation, and assists with airway management in a critical care setting.
Role type
Respiratory Therapist (Critical Care)
Builds
Patient respiratory support and airway management
Domain
Healthcare / Critical Care
Required skills
Mechanical ventilation management, Arterial blood gas analysis, Airway management, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Equipment setup and monitoring, Code airway team participation
Preferred skills
Pediatric experience, NICU experience, ACLS certification, PALS certification, Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care
Technologies
Mechanical ventilators, Pulse oximetry equipment, Arterial blood gas analyzers
Responsibilities
Monitors and supports patients on mechanical ventilation; Assists physician/anesthesia during intubations and bronchoscopies; Establishes and modifies treatment plans for bronchodilator and chest physical therapy; Obtains arterial blood gases and performs blood draws; Sets up and monitors equipment for ventilatory and oxygen support; Coordinates and maintains difficult airway carts.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC