Respiratory Therapist

Under supervision and in accordance with established policy and procedure statements, the Respiratory Therapist evaluates, delivers, and monitors the cardiopulmonary needs of pediatric and adult patients seen at the Institute.  At time of hire, the therapist is required to review the policies and procedures of the department.  During the process of orientation, the Respiratory Therapist is prepared to work autonomously in assessing, coordinating, and delivering the required care to meet the patient's cardiopulmonary needs.  The Therapist is involved with diagnostic testing, outpatient care, patient education, education, continuing care in the home environment and staff education. The Therapist takes into consideration the age related, cultural and religious diversity of each patient when providing care.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

• Provides a variety of services throughout the Institute to include but not limited to the Adult Outpatient Clinic and the Jimmy Fund Clinic.
• Applies scientific principles for the prevention, identification, remediation, and rehabilitation of cardiopulmonary dysfunction, thereby producing optimum health and function. 
• Provides, assesses, and coordinates a variety of therapeutic services to include but is not limited to the delivery of medical gases, administration of aerosolized medications, chest physical therapy, respiratory rehabilitation, and maintenance of natural and artificial airways. 
• Participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation as part of the multidisciplinary code team. Responsibilities may include oral endotracheal intubation in the emergency setting.
• Collects specimens of arterial blood, sputum ( spontaneously produced or induced ), and pleural fluid for diagnostic purposes.
• Performs and reports diagnostic tests. These include pulmonary function tests ( spirometry, flows, lung volumes, and diffusion capacity ), arterial blood gas analysis, ECG / Holter Monitoring, and other related physiologic monitoring of the cardiopulmonary system.
• Assists in preparing patients for