Student Respiratory Therapist Job at Boston Children's Hospital (Boston)

Job Description

At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Job Responsibility

Responds to cardiac and respiratory arrest according to Hospital policy
Under the general supervision of Registered Respiratory Therapists, provides direct Respiratory Care to patients by administering Respiratory Therapy modalities including the set-up and administration of oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and medication nebulization therapy
the application of Chest Physiotherapy (CPT) techniques
Make regular rounds and administers modalities according to plan established by a respiratory therapist
performs patient assessments, observes and reports patients’ progress and reactions to treatment
Makes suggestions for modification of treatment plan to respiratory therapist as indicated
Completes necessary documentation of treatments given and patients’ responses, and reports to the respiratory therapist, nurse, and physician as needed
Maintains appropriate departmental records
Maintains continuing education relating to cultural competency
The individual in this position must demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of our patient population to include but not limited to age, race, religion, ethnicity, ability, income, position, sexual orientation, gender or background
Maintains continuing education relating to age-specific care
The individual in this position must demonstrate appropriate knowledge of the principals of growth and development of the pediatric patient
In addition, she/he must possess the ability to assess patient data relative to age-specific needs and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures
Responsible for respiratory patient assessment, evaluation and treatment
Other duties may be assigned as necessary to the operation of the department

Requirements

Ability to respond to cardiac and respiratory arrest according to Hospital policy
Ability to provide direct Respiratory Care to patients by administering Respiratory Therapy modalities including the set-up and administration of oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and medication nebulization therapy
Ability to apply Chest Physiotherapy (CPT) techniques
Ability to perform patient assessments, observe and report patients’ progress and reactions to treatment
Ability to complete necessary documentation
Ability to maintain appropriate departmental records
Ability to maintain continuing education relating to cultural competency
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of our patient population to include but not limited to age, race, religion, ethnicity, ability, income, position, sexual orientation, gender or background
Ability to maintain continuing education relating to age-specific care
Ability to demonstrate appropriate knowledge of the principals of growth and development of the pediatric patient
Ability to assess patient data relative to age-specific needs and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures
Responsible for respiratory patient assessment, evaluation and treatment

What we offer

flexible schedules
affordable health, vision and dental insurance
child care and student loan subsidies
generous levels of time off
403(b) Retirement Savings plan
Pension
Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement
cell phone plan discounts
discounted rates on T-passes

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