Respiratory Therapist, 36 hours/week, evening shift

Northeast Hospital Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health’s Beverly Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver direct patient care across all ages under physician orders. You will work within licensure, hospital policies, and with the Respiratory Therapy team to ensure accurate treatments and patient comfort.

The role requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, MA license, and current BLS certification; RRT is preferred. You will participate in critical care settings and support efficient care delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Massachusetts license as Respiratory Therapist; RRT preferred.
• Current BLS certification is required or preferred as noted.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under physician orders within licensure and scope.
• Collaborate with providers and review orders to ensure treatments are delivered as ordered.
• Administer medications via nebulizer, MDI and other delivery modes per protocol.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

PC literacy

Oral & written communication

Clinical communication

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist license

Registered Respiratory Therapist (preferred)

Current BLS certification

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.

Job Description

This position reports directly to the Manager of Respiratory Therapy and receives day to day oversight from the Respiratory Supervisors. The Respiratory Therapist performs respiratory care related duties to all age groups. Responsible for direct patient care within their scope of services in accordance with state licensure, and the Registration Board of Respiratory Care. The Respiratory Therapist works under physician orders, follows departmental and Beverly Hospital policies. 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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under physician orders and within the scope of services and licensure laws
• Works collaboratively with providers
• Reviews current orders in area of responsibility and ensures patients receive treatments as ordered
• Administers medications via hand held nebulizer, MDI and new modes of delivery as established

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 BLS certification

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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

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.