Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care | $3k Sign-On

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 79,900; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Beverly, MA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care across age groups under physician orders. You will work within licensure scope and hospital policies, using critical thinking to apply best practices.

Requirements include an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, MA license, BLS, and preferably CRT credential; strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in critical care is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy from an Accredited School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Massachusetts License required.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred.
• Current BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under physician orders and within scope of services and licensure laws.
• Works collaboratively with providers to deliver care.
• Reviews current orders to ensure patients receive prescribed treatments.
• Administers medications via handheld nebulizer and MDI per orders and department protocols.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

PC knowledge

Oral & written communication

Clinical information sharing

Education

Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Beverly, MA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care across age groups under physician orders. You will work within licensure scope and hospital policies, using critical thinking to apply best practices.

Requirements include an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, MA license, BLS, and preferably CRT credential; strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in critical care is a plus.