Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Winchester (MA); On-site; USD 54,539 - 81,044; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Winchester, MA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide critical respiratory services within a multidisciplinary team. The role requires an Associates of Science degree in Respiratory Care and valid state licensure. Responsibilities include patient assessments, delivering prescribed medications, and responding to emergencies. Candidates should have experience in acute care settings and be able to effectively communicate with various stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary within the range of $39.59 - $58.83 per hour.

Qualifications

• Six months experience as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute care setting.
• Valid State of Massachusetts Registered Therapist License.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential required within a year of hire.
• Life Support Certification: BLS, ACLS.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory care to assigned patients by conducting physical assessments.
• Delivers respiratory medications as prescribed.
• Responds to medical emergencies.
• Conducts arterial blood gases.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Basic computer skills

Acute Care Respiratory experience

Experience in Pulmonary Rehab

Education

Associates of Science degree in Respiratory Care

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.

Contributes to the Hospital’s mission by delivering respiratory services as part of the multidisciplinary clinical team. This clinical staff position will have an impact on improving quality and safety and patient satisfaction by providing accurate and thorough respiratory services to the patients at every encounter.

Qualifications

• Education – Required: Associates of Science degree in Respiratory Care
• Experience – Preferred: Six months experience as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute care setting
• Other Skills/Knowledge – Required: Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors, and fellow members of the hospital team
• Other Skills/Knowledge – Preferred:
  • Basic computer skills
  • Acute Care Respiratory experience
  • Experience in Pulmonary Rehab
• Licenses, Registrations, Certifications:
  • Valid State of Massachusetts Registered Therapist License
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist credential or needs to be obtained within a year of hire date.
  • Life Support Certification Required: Hospital - BLS; FMC - ACLS
• Population Specific Requirements:
  • Hospital: Neonates, Infants, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
  • FMC: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Professional Commitment Requirements: Keep abreast of developments in the field and/or licensure through continuing education, participation in professional organizations or a combination of both.
• On-call: Hospital – Required; FMC – N/A.
• Schedule requirements: Weekend and holiday rotation.
• Travel requirements: N/A.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to:
  • At the Hospital – the Supervisor of Respiratory Therapy
  • At FMC – the Program Coordinator
• Not responsible for supervising the work of others. May oversee limited permit staff.

Responsibilities as Part of the Respiratory Team

• Provides respiratory care to assigned patients by conducting a physical assessment which includes vital signs, breath sounds, and general appearance.
• Delivers respiratory medications to the patient as prescribed by physician orders.
• Responds to medical emergencies such as "Code 99" and rapid response team calls.
• Initiates non‑invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation on patients with the intent to support the patient through their acute illness with the goal to slowly remove them from the supportive device.
• Conducts arterial blood gases by drawing blood on the patient, analyzes the results and makes recommendations to appropriate clinician.
• Documents patient assessment, treatments and interaction in the electronic medical records system.
• Assists with airway management such as suctioning, chest physical therapy, intubating, and extubating patients.
• Assists limited permit staff with duties that require a license. Provides guidance, direction, and co‑signatures as appropriate.
• Cleans, sets up and performs safety checks for all applicable respiratory equipment, then coordinates with Central Sterile Management. Maintains a clean and safe work environment to enhance patient satisfaction and a culture of safety. Responds to supply/equipment issues in a timely manner to ensure availability and maximize useful life.

Physical And Mental Requirements/Conditions

• The employee needs to have the physical and mental abilities to perform the duties of the position listed above using the WE CARE behaviors.
• It is anticipated that employee will have contact with potentially hazardous chemicals while performing their job duties.
• It is anticipated that the employee will have contact with blood, bodily fluids, or other potentially infectious materials while performing their job duties.

Pay Range

$39.59 - $58.83

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.

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