Respiratory Therapist

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

Job summary

Lahey Clinic is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner for the Burlington, MA area. This full-time Night position reports to the Respiratory Therapy Manager and provides direct patient care across all ages under physician orders.

Requirements include an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy, MA license, and RRT is preferred with CRT acceptable if RRT obtained within one year. ACLS within three months is required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computers and PC applications.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory care for patients of all ages.
• Works under physician orders and in accordance with policies.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and applies best-practice in patient care.

Skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

PC knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

# Respiratory TherapistBURLINGTON, MA • Lahey Clinic • Full-time • NightShare job:Apply now**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.****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 skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsWorking 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, nursesExperience:Experience as a Staff Respiratory Therapist with a focus on critical care preferred**Pay Range:**$40.78 – $60.59The 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### **Job details*** **Employment:** Full-time* **Hours/Week:** 36* **Shift:** Night* **Category:** Respiratory Care* **Pay Range:** $40.78 - $60.59* **FLSA:** Non-Exempt* **Req ID:** JR103551