Associate's degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program.
Licensed by the state of Massachusetts to provide respiratory care.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
One (1) year of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) trained.
Able to walk and stand for approximately 90% of the time.
Able to transport respiratory therapy equipment (up to 100 lbs) using carts or wheels on the equipment to and from patient areas.
Able to communicate with and assess the patient needs of different age populations.
Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to operate computer keyboard and or respiratory equipment.
Requires ability to see computer screen and reports.
Knowledge of medical terminology, physiology of the cardiopulmonary system, and Respiratory Science.
Ability to perform all required duties under emergency and stressful situations.
Ability to assess patient status and develop treatment plans.
Knowledge of Respiratory Care clinical practice such as mechanical ventilation strategies, non-invasive therapy, high flow oxygen therapy, artificial airways, and aerosolized medication administration.
Knowledge of ECMO procedures such as safe transport of ECMO patients, cannulation assistance, and procedural support.
