Southcoast Health System, Inc.
Location
New Bedford, Massachusetts
Salary
$33 - $52 / HOUR
The technologist will perform diversified clinical patient care and technical duties within their assigned modality, including patient assessments and correlating clinical findings with exam requests. Responsibilities also involve educating patients, positioning them for imaging, selecting technical factors for quality images, and assisting physicians with procedures.
Candidates must successfully complete an accredited program in Radiologic Technology and attain primary certification from the ARRT in Radiography within one year of eligibility. Current RT licensure in Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island, along with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, is required.
Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Respiratory Care or designee, perform diversified duties in administering and monitoring Respiratory Care Services according to Physician�s orders. Services including but not limited to; Chest Physical Therapy (CPT), sputum induction, breathing exercises, medication delivery, fit testing, Tuberculosis (TB) testing, blood sampling and analysis, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), airway management, bronchoscopy assistance, evaluation and assessment, protocol implementation, patient and family education, smoking cessation, non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation, airway management, heliox therapy, oxygen therapy, holter monitoring, Electrocardiogram (EKG) testing and Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT).
Graduate of an approved program for Respiratory Care is required; an Associates degree is preferred. One (1) year of acute and chronic respiratory care experience is preferred. Valid license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Respiratory Care is required. CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) is required; RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) is preferred. Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. Pay Range USD $33.39 - USD $52.22 /Hr. Rotation Schedule Requirement Rotation to all shifts as needed
