Anna Jaques Hospital
Needham, MA
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Chief Respiratory Therapist and upon request of the physician, sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness including Blood Gas Laboratory. Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests and equipment to the patient. Conducts physician prescribed treatments of a routine nature operating Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB) Machine, various nasal oxygen devices and ultrasonic nebulizer in order to administer prescribed medicinal vapors and gases, humidity, and various oxygen concentrations to the respiratory system of the patient. Performs chest physical therapy treatments involving percussion, postural drainage and suctioning in order to...
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