What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at Tenet Massachusetts?
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Respiratory Therapist to join our healthcare team.
This position requires excellent patient care skills, technical expertise, and a collaborative approach to working with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Pulmonary Function Testing: Perform a variety of pulmonary function tests, including spirometry, lung volume measurements, diffusion capacity, and bronchial provocation testing.
- Equipment Operation: Operate, calibrate, and maintain PFT equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results.
- Patient Preparation: Prepare patients for testing by explaining procedures, obtaining medical history, and ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout the assessment process.
- Quality Assurance: Adhere to hospital policies, protocols, and national standards for pulmonary function testing, ensuring quality and compliance.
- Education and Training: Educate patients about their respiratory health, including disease management and treatment options, as needed. Provide guidance to other healthcare staff on PFT procedures and updates.
- Safety Standards: Follow all safety protocols and infection control procedures to protect patient, staff, and equipment.
Requirements
- Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field.
- Certification: Certification in Pulmonary Function Technology (CPFT or RPFT) is preferred.
- Experience: Required: 1 year of clinical experience.
- Certifications: BLS, Current state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), Preferred: ARDMS or CCI.
About Tenet Massachusetts
Tenet's Saint Vincent Hospital has been providing high-quality health care to Worcester and the surrounding communities for more than 125 years.
MetroWest Medical Center has been serving the community since we opened as the first public medical facility in Framingham in 1893.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- 401k retirement plan
