Respiratory Therapist II

The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking an experienced Respiratory Tech Therapist II. Join our dynamic healthcare team as an experienced Respiratory Therapy professional. You will leverage your advanced skills in respiratory care, exercise independent decision-making, and provide less supervised care than a Respiratory Therapy Technician I. In this role, you'll directly supervise and mentor junior technicians, guide their work, and offer procedural instruction. Additionally, you will play a key role in training and mentoring new employees.

Schedule- Monday-Friday with Weekends Off

• Day Shift is 7:30AM-4:00PM

• Evening Shift is 3PM-11:30PM

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Serve as a technical reference for respiratory care staff by providing guidance, consultation, and direction.

• Assign, direct, and supervise Respiratory Therapy Technician I activities during assigned shifts.

• Assess and provide feedback on the performance of Respiratory Therapy Technician Level 1 staff.

• Administer pharmacologic, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care as prescribed.

• Observe and monitor patient responses to respiratory care treatments and diagnostic testing.

• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.

• Promote continuous learning and professional development for yourself and your team.

• Work efficiently within and across clinical settings to provide quality service.

• Demonstrate competence in meeting age-specific patient needs in your specialty area.

• Order and maintain necessary equipment and supplies for patient services.

• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, ensuring consistency of care.

Required Qualifications:

• Possesses advanced knowledge of respiratory care principles and practices

• Prioritizes and delegates work assignments effectively

• Leads and organizes team efforts to achieve work objectives and performance standards

• Communicates effectively with staff and patients to ensure quality care

• Demonstrates critical thinking and handles moderately complex issues

• Understands emergency medical procedures and their application

• Remains calm, acts quickly, and exercises sound judgment in emergencies

• Gathers information through interaction and examination of records

• Establishes rapport and communicates effectively with diverse groups

• Utilizes a computer to enter and record patient data accurately

• Responds sensitively to patient needs and treatment responses

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with delivering care to complex patient populations including patients suffering from acute chronic conditions, behavioral and mental health illnesses, and inmates.

About the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital:

Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is a fully Joint Commission accredited teaching facility that provides acute, subacute, and ambulatory care to patients referred by public agencies and private sector providers. Shattuck Hospital’s services help economically and socially disadvantaged patients to get high quality, cost-effective care from a staff that respects their dignity.

Located in the heart of Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood, the Shattuck Hospital includes 248 inpatient beds including 95 Psychiatric beds and 29 Correctional Health beds. In addition, the Shattuck has a full outpatient clinic with many specialties that offers treatment to patients of the Department of Mental Health as well as Department of Correction and House of Correction inmates and community patients.

The Shattuck hospital is on the forefront of substance use disorder treatment including a Suboxone clinic serving 200 patients. In addition to direct medical services LSH hosts and supports an array of services located on the campus, serving patients struggling with addictions and homelessness.

Learn more about:  what it’s like to work as a DPH nurse

Learn more about Shattuck Hospital: https://www.mass.gov/locations/lemuel-shattuck-hospital

Relocation information: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/dph-renovation-for-shattuck-hospital-replacement-building

Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website, http://www.mass.gov

ADA Reasonable Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.  We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.