Registered Respiratory Therapist

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide inpatient and outpatient respiratory care, including ABG collection, ventilator management, and home care support. This role supports a patient-centered WE CARE culture in a dynamic hospital setting.

The position requires an RRT license, an Associate’s degree, and ACLS/BLS credentials, with 3–5 years of experience preferred. Base hourly pay sits within a competitive range with potential shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist License is required.
• ACLS Certification required, American Heart Association/Red Cross preferred.
• BLS Certification required, American Heart Association/Red Cross preferred.
• 3-5 years of work experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessment and evaluation inpatient/outpatient.
• Home Care services and overnight oximetry.
• Bronchoscopy set-up and assist.
• Positive expiratory Pressure Therapy.
• Arterial Blood Gas Collection.
• Ventilator set-up and management.
• Bedside Pulmonary Function Testing.
• Noninvasive modality ventilation.
• LTV series Ventilator.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Intubation assist.
• Oxygen Delivery devices.
• Portable Oxygen E Integrated Valve Center.
• Sputum specimen collection with Hypertonic Saline.
• Sputum Specimen via Mechanical Ventilator.
• Vibratory Positive Expiratory Pressure Therapy Device.
• Intubation assist and mechanical ventilation.
• Hand Held Nebulizer.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Science discipline

Bachelor’s Degree in science discipline (preferred)

Registered Respiratory Therapist License

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

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.

• Arterial Blood Gas Collection.
• Oxygen Delivery devices.

Job Summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health and New England Baptist Hospital are devoted to consistently promoting a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in our organization's WE CARE values which can be reviewed here Our Values.

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus Eligible (Some Restrictions Apply)

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

• Patient assessment and evaluation inpatient/outpatient.
• Home Care services and overnight oximetry.
• Bronchoscopy set-up and assist.
• Positive expiratory Pressure Therapy.
• Arterial Blood Gas Collection.
• Ventilator set-up and management.
• Bedside Pulmonary Function Testing.
• Noninvasive modality ventilation.
• LTV series Ventilator.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Intubation assist.
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and STOPBANG.
• Oxygen Delivery devices.
• Portable Oxygen E Integrated Valve Center.
• Sputum specimen collection with Hypertonic Saline.
• Sputum Specimen via Mechanical Ventilator.
• Vibratory Positive Expiratory Pressure Therapy Device.
• Familiar with Bulk Gas Systems.
• Intubation assist and mechanical ventilation.
• Hand Held Nebulizer.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist License is required.
• Associate’s Degree in Science discipline is required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification required, American Heart Association/Red Cross preferred.
• Basic Life support (BLS) Certification required, American Heart Association/Red Cross preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in science discipline is preferred.

Minimum Experience

• 3-5 years of work experience is required.

Other Requirements

• Consistently promote a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in the organization's WE CARE values.

Pay Range

$40.78 - $60.59

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