Internal Temporary Traveler Respiratory Therapist Program

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 109,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 90-day Internal Temporary Traveler assignment in Massachusetts. The role involves day and night shifts, with roughly 36 hours per week and every-other-weekend/holiday rotations.

Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience and an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy. Massachusetts license and ACLS due within three months. RRT certification preferred; CRT accepted with RRT within a year.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Massachusetts License required.
• RRT preferred; may apply as CRT and obtain RRT within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory care to multiple age groups under physician orders.
• Ensures care complies with state licensure and department policies.
• Maintains high level of critical thinking and effective communication with the health care team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Computer skills

Critical thinking

Education

Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy

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.

The Internal Temporary Traveler Respiratory Therapist Staffing Program participant adheres to the agreed upon parameters of the program. The 90 day assignment hours are 36 hours or 24 Hours per week; includes every other weekend and holiday rotations. Day and Night shifts available.

Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Job Description

Position Summary

This position reports directly to the Manager of Respiratory Therapy and receives day to day oversight from the Respiratory Supervisors. The Respiratory Care Practitioner performs respiratory care related duties to all age groups. The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for direct patient care within their scope of services in accordance with state licensure, and the Registration Board of Respiratory Care. The Respiratory Care Practitioner works under physician orders, follows departmental and Lahey Hospital & Medical Center policies. The Respiratory Care Practitioner utilizes a high level of critical thinking skills, must have the ability to apply the appropriate best-practice, be objective and receptive to others’ points of view with regard to patient care issues.

Education

Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy from an Accredited School of Respiratory Therapy.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• Massachusetts License
• Certified Respiratory Therapist – Registered Respiratory Therapist Preferred
• Current ACLS needs to be obtained within three months of employment
• RRT is required, but can apply as CRT and must obtain RRT within a year.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Minimal Computer skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Working knowlegde of PC’s.

Excellent Oral and Written Communication skills

Ability to impart specialized clinical and medical information to members of the health care team; physician, nurses

Experience

Experience as a Staff Respiratory Therapist with a focus on critical care preferred

Pay Range

$69.36 - $79.56

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, geography of 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