Respiratory Therapist

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Exeter; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory therapy and life support to patients under physician direction. The role includes monitoring equipment, observing patients, and assisting physicians

The position offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus for overnight shifts; healthcare staff must be influenza vaccinated. Candidates typically have 1–3 years of related experience and appropriate state/national credentials.

Qualifications

• Post Secondary Education or equivalent - Directly related field.
• 1 to 3 years Directly related
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - NH; Nationally recognized credential (CRT, RRT)
• CPR certified within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Performs all functions within the scope of practice as ordered by the physician.
• Monitors environmental and life support systems.
• Observes patients, checks equipment and makes changes as necessary during patient rounds.
• Performs emergency care.
• Assists physicians as directed.
• Maintains established departmental policies, procedures, objectives and quality assurance.

Skills

Respiratory care

Emergency care

Patient monitoring

Team communication

Education

Post secondary education or equivalent

Tools

Respiratory equipment

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Administers respiratory therapy, care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the pulmonary system under the supervision of the physician and by prescription.

Administers respiratory therapy, care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the pulmonary system under the supervision of the physician and by prescription.

• $15,000 sign-on bonus available for overnight shifts only. Bonus amounts for positions under 40 hours per week will be prorated.

Job Description:

Major Responsibilities:

• a. Performs all functions within the scope of practice as ordered by the physician.
• b. Monitors environmental and life support systems.
• c. Observes patients, checks equipment and makes changes as necessary during patient rounds.
• d. Performs emergency care.
• e. Assists physicians as directed.
• f. Maintains established departmental policies, procedures, objectives and quality assurance.

Education

Post Secondary Education or equivalent - Directly related field

Years of Experience -

1 to 3 years Directly related

License and Certification

Respiratory Care Practitioner - NH; Nationally recognized credential (CRT, RRT)

CPR certified within 90 days of hire

Pay Range:

• $35.00 - $52.01

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geographyof work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients’ lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled