ECMO Specialist Senior

Company: Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc.
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.Job 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.Does this position require Patient Care?YesEssential Functions

• Initiates and/or assists with appropriate respiratory and extracorporeal life support (ECLS) tests and procedures, as ordered, to deliver appropriate care to patients.
• Responds to respiratory and ECLS emergencies and transports patients when moved from units for tests and procedures.
• 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.
• Manages the administration of all aspects of respiratory therapy and ECLS according to the policies and procedures, including ECLS equipment.
• Makes regular bedside rounds and administers Respiratory Care modalities to assigned patients. Modifies treatment care plan according to clinical picture and response to therapy.
• Participates in education of students, physicians, staff, and patients/families. Clinically supervises respiratory therapy students in patient areas.QualificationsEducationAssociate's Degree Respiratory Therapy required and Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy preferredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoLicenses and CredentialsRespiratory Therapist [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care requiredExperienceCritical care experience 1-2 years required and ELSO certification preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with physicians, nurses and other allied health care members.
• Strong patient assessment skills.
• Strong organizational skills needed to assist staff therapists in prioritizing/triaging work.
• Demonstrates ability to motivate and direct professional and technical staff.
• Ability to walk distances and push medical equipment weighing less than 100 lbs. may also be required to stand immobile for long periods of time.Additional Job Details (if applicable)Physical RequirementsStanding Frequently (34-66%)Walking Frequently (34-66%)Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbsPushing Occasionally (3-33%)Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)Balancing Frequently (34-66%)Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)Reaching Frequently (34-66%)Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)Feeling Constantly (67-100%)Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)Talking Constantly (67-100%)Hearing Constantly (67-100%)Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location15 Francis StreetScheduled Weekly Hours36Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftRotating (United States of America)EEO Statement: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.
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