Respiratory Therapist (36 E/N)

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 75,492; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Plymouth, MA, is looking for a Respiratory Therapist to perform assessments, diagnostic testing, and prescribed treatment. The ideal candidate will have a Current MA Respiratory Therapist License and an Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy, along with BLS Certification. The position offers a pay range of $31.00 - $54.80 per hour, based on collective bargaining agreements. Join the team and make a difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Current MA Respiratory Therapist License is mandatory.
• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Active AHA BLS Certification and NRP Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessment, diagnostic testing, and prescribed treatment.
• Evaluate effectiveness of treatment.
• Maintain department records.

Skills

Current MA Respiratory Therapist License

Writing arterial blood gases

Experience working with EMR

Education

Associates 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. 36hpw; 7:00 pm - 7:30 am, rotating weekends and holidays

Job Description

Performs assessment, diagnostic testing, prescribed treatment and care of the respiratory therapy patient. Evaluates effectiveness of treatment and maintains department records.

Experience/Knowledge/Skills Required

• Current MA Respiratory Therapist License; RRT strongly preferred
• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Active AHA BLS Certification required
• NRP Certification and AHA ACLS preferred
• Must be able to draw arterial blood gases
• Experience working with EMR strongly preferred

Pay Range

$31.00 - $54.80

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. 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. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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.

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