Respiratory Therapist - Southcoast Health : Job Details

Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Respiratory Care or designee, perform diversified duties in administering and monitoring Respiratory Care Services according to Physicians orders. Services including but not limited to; Chest Physical Therapy (CPT), sputum induction, breathing exercises, medication delivery, fit testing, Tuberculosis (TB) testing, blood sampling and analysis, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), airway management, bronchoscopy assistance, evaluation and assessment, protocol implementation, patient and family education, smoking cessation, non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation, airway management, heliox therapy, oxygen therapy, holter monitoring, Electrocardiogram (EKG) testing and Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT). Qualifications Graduate of an approved program for Respiratory Care is required; an Associates degree is preferred. One (1) year of acute and chronic respiratory care experience is preferred. Valid license from the Massachu...Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory, Therapist, Monitoring, Healthcare