Pulmonary Rehab - Adult Respiratory Therapist

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

In conjunction with the Pulmonary Rehab Team, is responsible for the daily operations of the exercise/education component of the Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program along with administrative duties as assigned.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Conducts the exercise component of the program with other team member(s).

* Monitors vital signs, adjusts oxygen as needed and determines when to defer or terminate a treatment session per protocol.

* Documents clear and concisely in the patient medical record.

* Develops patient teaching materials and protocols for the Pulmonary Rehab Program.

* Responsible for maintaining a strong and current knowledge of pulmonary rehabilitation information via lectures, seminars, independent reading, etc.

* Consistently demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, consider solutions, alternatives and ramifications, and choose the appropriate course of action.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

* A.S./B.S. in Respiratory Therapy.

* Registration (RRT) by the N.B.R.C.

* One year clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist.

* Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

* Active Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) by the American Heart Association.

Preferred:

* B.S. in Respiratory Therapy.

* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) by the American Heart Association.

* Prior experience in Pulmonary Rehab.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

* Must possess excellent interpersonal skills to interact with physicians, nurses and other allied health care members.

* Must possess strong mechanical and analytical skills.

* Must possess strong organizational skills.

* Must demonstrate ability to troubleshoot and respond to medical emergencies.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

* Works primarily in outpatient care area and is exposed to various cleaning agents.

* Frequent exposure to communicable diseases.

HOSPITAL WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/MGB; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and MGB policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or MGB, as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff.

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