Respiratory Therapist

Beth-Israel-Lahey-Health; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 90-day Internal Temporary Traveler assignment. The Respiratory Care Practitioner delivers respiratory care to patients of all ages under physician orders and department policies, in accordance with licensure and board regulations.

The role emphasizes critical thinking and effective communication with the health care team. Minimum education is an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy with Massachusetts licensure.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy from an Accredited School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of PCs and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory care related duties to all age groups.
• Works under physician orders and department policies.
• Provides direct patient care within licensure scope and with supervision as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Associate 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. This position is part of our Internal Temporary Traveler Respiratory Therapist Staffing Program. These are 90 day assignment, with potental to renew afterwards. 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 LicenseCertified Respiratory Therapist – Registered Respiratory Therapist PreferredCurrent ACLS needs to be obtained within three months of employmentRRT 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, geographyof 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 than35,000 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.

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