Respiratory Therapist 36 Hour Day Permanent Position

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

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care across age groups under physician orders. The role emphasizes critical thinking, adherence to policies, and collaborative teamwork within the Respiratory Therapy department.

Required is an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, Massachusetts licensure, and ACLS within three months of employment. RRT is preferred; CRT may apply with an RRT within a year as a developmental path.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Massachusetts License.
• ACLS must be obtained within three months of employment.
• RRT is required, but can apply as CRT and must obtain RRT within a year.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within the Respiratory Therapy scope-of-practice.
• Follow physician orders and hospital policies; work under supervision.
• Apply critical thinking to clinical situations and communicate with the health care team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Critical thinking

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.

Respiratory Therapist

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 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

$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.

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