Impactful Respiratory Therapist — Acute Care

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Winchester (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our acute care team in Massachusetts. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive respiratory care, administering medications, and responding to emergencies to support patient safety and outcomes.

Required: Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care, Massachusetts Registered Therapist License, and Basic Life Support certification. Prior acute care experience is preferred; staff must maintain a clean, safe work environment and

Qualifications

• Education: AS degree in Respiratory Care is required.
• Experience: Six months as a Respiratory Therapist in acute care preferred.
• Licenses: MA Registered Therapist License and Certified Respiratory Therapist.
• Life Support: Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care including assessments (vital signs, breath sounds, overall appearance).
• Deliver prescribed respiratory medications.
• Respond to emergencies (Code 99, rapid response).
• Initiate invasive/non-invasive ventilation to support acute illness and wean.
• Perform arterial blood gases and interpret results with clinicians.
• Document assessments and treatments in EMR.
• Assist with airway management (suction, drainage, intubation/extubation).
• Coordinate with Central Sterile and maintain safe equipment.

Skills

Vital signs assessment

Respiratory therapy delivery

Emergency response

Airway management

Documentation (EMR)

Education

Associates of Science degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our acute care team in Massachusetts. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive respiratory care, administering medications, and responding to emergencies to support patient safety and outcomes.

Required: Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care, Massachusetts Registered Therapist License, and Basic Life Support certification. Prior acute care experience is preferred; staff must maintain a clean, safe work environment and