Respiratory Therapist
Company: Tufts Medical Center
Location: Boston
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
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
professional individual contributor role that may direct the work
of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs
. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design,
implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies
using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through
advanced education . An experienced level role that applies
practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced
education and work experience . Works independently with general
supervision, problems faced are difficult but typically not
complex, and may influence others within the job area through
explanation of facts, policies and practices. Job Overview This
position is responsible for respiratory care for patients of all
age groups, who are diagnosed with cardio-pulmonary dysfunction . S
ets up various types of equipment to administer prescribed doses of
medicinal gases and aerosolized drugs . Administers all types of
respiratory therapy treatments including , oxygen delivery,
mechanical ventilator management, diagnostic procedures (e.g.,
blood gas sampling and analysis, bedside pulmonary function
testing, pulse oximetry, EKG's, BCLS, function and troubleshooting
of respiratory therapy equipment ) . W orks cooperatively within d
epartment and other ser vices to create a system of quality health
care. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 1. Associate’s degree
from an accredited Respiratory Care program . 2. Licensed by the
state of Massachusetts to provide respiratory care . 3. Registered
Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist
(CRT) 4. One ( 1 ) year of experience as a Registered Respiratory
Therapist . 5. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Preferred
Qualifications: 1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Respiratory
Care program . 2. Two (2) years of experience as a Registered
Respiratory Therapist . 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. 1.
Initiates patients on invasive and non-invasive mechanical
ventilation; routinely checks and maintains proper function of
ventilator in conjunction with the physician order. 2. Abides with
infection control guideline for invasive and non-invasive equipment
per departmental policy . Changes and adjusts ventilator parameters
based on clinical assessment and blood gas analysis in accordance
with physician orders. 3. Weans patients from mechanical
ventilation and other therapies through patient assessment and
adjusting parameters within prescribed protocols. 4. Administer
inhaled medications in accordance with institutional guidelines
derived from the department of respiratory care and pharmacy. 5.
Administers oxygen using low flow, high flow, open and closed
circuits. 6. Embodies patient and family centered care. Explains
procedures to patients and family. 7. Provides services to analyze
blood specimens for blood gases, glucose and electrolytes in
neonatal and pediatric intensive care units. 8. Administers
Positive Pressure Breathing, ( e.g. CPAP or BiPAP), which consists
of the application of positive pressure to the upper airway to
promote better lung inflation and aerosol distribution. 9.
Routinely assists in the transport of patients requiring
life-support to and from referral hospitals . 10. Provides in-house
transport of mechanically ventilated and other high-risk patients.
11. Provides non-traditional therapies, e.g. Nitric Oxide gas
administration, as ordered. 12. Provides resuscitation and support
services at all high-risk deliveries. 13. Monitors effectiveness of
therapy using non-invasive techniques such as pulse oximetry, end
tidal CO2 and transcutaneous PO2/PCO2, in addition to invasive
techniques such as arterial blood gas sampling. 14. Analyzes
inspired oxygen concentration using various oxygen analyzers. 15.
Calibrates monitors and maintains Transcutaneous Oxygen Monitors,
End Tidal CO2 and pulse Oximetry monitors . 16 Assists in
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation as part of Code Team primarily
providing airway management and manual resuscitation . Commonly
administers drugs via the endotracheal tube during cardiopulmonary
rescue e.g. Lidocaine, Atropine Sulfate and Epinephrine. 17.
Documents therapy, patient assessment, and interventions performed
and test results in the progress notes of the medical record in a
concise, accurate , and thorough manner. 18. Transcribe a detailed
shift note for all patient’s cared for during the shift. 19.
Responsible for acknowledging the proper assembly of all
respiratory therapy equipment prior to and during patient use. 20.
Performs daily rounds and fairly bills patients for services
rendered . Attend rounds daily with the intensive care unit
critical care team and is an active participant in the patient’s
care. 21. Assists with development of in-service programs for
departmental personnel. 22. Assists the Associate Director with the
orientation of new employees; acts as a preceptor for new employees
and is utilized as a clinical instructor for students enrolled in
local universities. Physical Requirements: 1. Ab le to walk and
stan d for app roximately 90% of the time. 2. Ab le to transport
respiratory therapy equipment (up to 100 lbs. ) using carts or
wheels on the equipment to and from patient areas. 3. A b le to
communicate with and assess the patient needs of different age
populations . 4. Requires manual dexterity using fine hand
manipulation to operate computer keyboard and or respiratory
equipment. 5. Requires ability to see computer screen and reports.
Skills & Abilities: 1 . Knowledge of m edical terminology ,
physiology of the cardiopulmonary system, and Respiratory Science.
2. Ability to communicate effectively with all professional staff
as well as all patients. 3. Ability to assess patient status and
develop treatment plans. 4. Abilit y to perform all required duties
under emergency and stressful situations. 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 .
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