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Job Summary

Job Description Summary
Responsible for overseeing a team of respiratory therapists. This role involves providing guidance, support, and training to team members, as well as ensuring that they are providing high-quality respiratory care to patients.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions
-Hires, trains, and supervises respiratory therapists, including setting performance standards, providing feedback, and conducting performance evaluations.
-Ensures that respiratory therapists are providing appropriate care to patients, and that care is consistent with established protocols and guidelines.
-Monitors the quality of care provided by the team, and takes steps to address any deficiencies or issues that arise.
-Oversee the maintenance and repair of respiratory therapy equipment, and ensure that equipment is functioning properly.
-Manages the budget for respiratory therapy services, and ensures that resources are allocated properly.
-Maintains accurate records of patient care and other administrative tasks related to respiratory therapy services.

 

Qualifications

Education
Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy required and Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Respiratory Therapist [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care required

Experience
Experience working as a respiratory therapist 5-7 years required

Experience in a supervisory or management role 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the respiratory system.

- Knowledge of respiratory therapy techniques and equipment.

- Proficiency in performing basic respiratory care interventions such as oxygen therapy and airway management.

- Ability to perform patient assessments and monitor patient progress.

- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot equipment and patient issues.

- Ability to adapt in changing situations and respond appropriately in emergency situations.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

75 Francis Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$45.67 - $66.42/Hourly

 

Grade

7

 

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