Registered Respiratory Therapist

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner for a 90-day Internal Temporary Traveler Staffing assignment in Massachusetts. The role involves direct patient care across age groups under physician orders, with supervision from Respiratory Supervisors and oversight by department leadership.

The position requires an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy, MA licensure (RRT preferred; ACLS within 3 months; RRT within 1 year).

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Massachusetts Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred; ACLS to be obtained within 3 months; RRT required or obtain within 1 year.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; ability to work with health care teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care per physician orders within respiratory care scope.
• Follow department policies and state licensure requirements while delivering care.
• Maintain effective documentation and communicate patient status to care team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Computer literacy

PC proficiency

Education

Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

This position is part of our Internal Temporary Traveler Respiratory Therapist Staffing Program participant adheres to the agreed upon parameters of the program.

The assignments are 90 day assignment, with the option to renew.

The hours are 36 hour per week; includes every other weekend and holiday rotations.

Job Description

Position Summary

This position reports directly to the Director or 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 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 New Grads are welcome to apply

Pay Range

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.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

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