Respiratory Therapist 36 Hour Day Permanent Position

Beth Israel Lahey Health; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Influenza vaccination as a condition

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our growing team. The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides direct patient care across age groups under physician orders and departmental policies, utilizing critical thinking to ensure best-practice and safe patient care.

Responsibilities include working under supervision, maintaining licensure standards, and collaborating with the health care team to support patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited school.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of PCs and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within the respiratory care scope of services.
• Follow physician orders and department policies under supervision.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and apply best-practice in patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

PC proficiency

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

None

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

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.

Benefits

• Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
• We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs.

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. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.