Respiratory Therapist
Mass General Brigham
United States of America
Job posting number: #7348056 (Ref:RQ4065434)
Posted: May 26, 2026
Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
SummaryActs as an active member of the patient care team to provide clinical patient care assessment, initiation, modification, and discontinuance of therapeutic respiratory care procedures to critically ill patients. Analyzes and evaluates clinical patient data to determine the appropriate therapy or interventions and makes recommendations on patient care plans to the medical staff.<br><br>Does this position require Patient Care?<br>Yes<br><br>Essential Functions<br>-Initiates and/or assists with appropriate respiratory tests and procedures, as ordered, to deliver appropriate care to patients <br>
-Responds to respiratory emergencies and transports mechanically ventilated patients when moved from units for tests and procedures <br>
-Prepares appropriate care plan, and makes specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy. Schedules patient treatments as necessary and provides consultation as an active member of the patient care team <br>
-Manages the administration of all aspects of respiratory therapy according to respiratory care policies and procedures <br>
-Makes regular bedside rounds and administers Respiratory Care modalities to assigned patients. Modifies treatment care plan according to clinical picture and response to therapy <br>
-Participates in education of students, physicians, staff, and patients/families. Clinically supervises respiratory therapy students in the patient areas <br>
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$41.81 - $45.36/HourlyGrade
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