Respiratory Therapist

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist

Shift: Night

Location: Springfield, MA

Pay rate: $50 - $60/hr.

Job Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Respiratory Therapist, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional respiratory care to patients across various settings. In this energetic and fast-paced position, you will assess, monitor, and treat patients with breathing disorders, ensuring optimal respiratory function and comfort. Your expertise will support critical care units, emergency departments, pediatric and geriatric populations, and outpatient clinics. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient outcomes while working alongside dedicated healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments to determine respiratory needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Administer respiratory therapy treatments, including oxygen therapy, aerosol medications, and airway clearance techniques.
• Manage ventilators and other respiratory equipment in acute care settings such as ICU, PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), and Level I Trauma Centers.
• Monitor vital signs, blood gases, and other physiological parameters to evaluate patient progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
• Assist with airway management procedures including intubation, extubation, and suctioning in emergency or surgical environments like the OR (Operating Room).
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to deliver seamless patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Maintain accurate documentation of treatments administered, patient responses, medication administration, and clinical observations in compliance with hospital protocols.

Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program

Experience:

• Respiratory therapy: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RRT or CRT (Required)

Work Location: In person