Job: Registered Respiratory Therapist

Berkshire Health Systems
742 North Street
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

Phone:(413) 447-2784
Fax:413-447-2091
Website:berkshirehealthsystems.org

Company Description:

Berkshire Health Systems offers individuals the opportunity to work in an environment where they will be challenged, supported, and respected. As the region’s leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services, our employees are affiliated with an award winning teaching hospital, dedicated colleagues, and world class technology. The BHS family is proud to deliver the kind of advanced healthcare most commonly found in large metropolitan centers.


Additional Business Name: Berkshire Health Systems

Job Title:
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Salary Range:Location:
To Commensurate With Experience North Adams, Pittsfield, Great Barrington
Job Type:Category:
Full / Part TimeHealthcare/Healthcare Professional
Education Level:Work Experience:
Certification
No Experience
Skills/Certifications/Licenses:
RRT - Preference: Required
Description:

Job Summary

To work with the ICU/CCU/ED/MED/SURG personnel to provide responsive state of the art respiratory care. To work with the same personnel in the development and implementation of patient centered care. To work in a cooperative and supportive manner with Physicians, Staff, and Directors of the ICU/CCU/ED/MED/SURG Units and Respiratory Therapy to achieve that goal.

Experience

  • Six months Staff Therapist experience preferred but not required.

Education and Training

  • Graduate of AMA approved program of Respiratory Therapy at the Registry level.
  • On a yearly basis meet all hospital mandatory education requirements.

License, Certification & Registration

  • NBRC-RRT- National Board Respiratory Care RRT
  • MARTL - MA Respiratory Therapist license
  • CPR

Other Requirements

  • Highly effective and positive interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Effective problem solving, team building skills, willingness to participate in the education process both as a student and provider of education.
  • Ability to vary shift hours and days to meet schedule needs.