Critical Care Respiratory Therapist: Make a Difference

Lahey Clinic Hospital, Inc.; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Lahey Clinic Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide respiratory care under physician orders with a focus on critical care. The role reports to the Manager of Respiratory Therapy and works under supervision of Respiratory Supervisors.

Required to have an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy, MA license, and ACLS certification; RRT preferred with timeline to obtain within one year. Competitive base pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Massachusetts respiratory licensure/certification required or eligible; RRT preferred, must obtain within 1 year.
• ACLS certification preferred; strong patient care and critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory care duties for all age groups under physician orders.
• Follows department and Lahey Hospital policies and demonstrates high-level critical thinking in patient care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Lahey Clinic Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide respiratory care under physician orders with a focus on critical care. The role reports to the Manager of Respiratory Therapy and works under supervision of Respiratory Supervisors.

Required to have an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy, MA license, and ACLS certification; RRT preferred with timeline to obtain within one year. Competitive base pay and comprehensive benefits.