What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at Merrimack Health?
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Therapy, Supervisors and Charge Therapists, the RT is responsible for respiratory care delivery to the patient population. This requires the use of advanced practitioner skills to intervene in complex patient care situations for newborns through geriatrics. Responsibilities include critical care, general patient care assignments, and related patient care plans.
Education and Requirements:
- Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
- BLS, ACLS and NRP are required.