Respiratory Therapist-NICU

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston, MA is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to join the Neonatal Resuscitation Team. You will assume primary responsibility for patient care, including evaluation, treatment planning, and the administration of respiratory procedures per physician orders.

Responsibilities include managing artificial airways, initiating and maintaining mechanical ventilation, responding to high-risk deliveries, performing blood gas analyses, and teaching patients and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care/Cardiopulmonary Science required.
• License Respiratory Therapist License required, and Registration Reg Respiratory Therapist required, and Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Responsibilities

• Assumes primary responsibility for patient care including examination, evaluation, treatment planning, and administration of Respiratory Care procedures in response to a physician's order.
• Manages artificial airways.
• Initiates and manages mechanical respiratory support, including bubble CPAP, conventional ventilators, and HFOV, and inhaled Nitric Oxide.
• Respond to all high-risk deliveries and L&D emergency alarms as part of the Neonatal Resuscitation Team.
• Run blood gas samples, interpret results, and recommend any needed interventions.
• Administer respiratory medications, including surfactant, MDI, nebulizer treatments.
• Clean, set up and perform pre-use checks on all NICU respiratory care equipment.
• Assesses patient condition based on medical history, observation, examination, physician's diagnosis, laboratory findings and the results of specific tests or respiratory function and other appropriate diagnostic procedures.
• Develops or modifies the respiratory care plan and makes specific recommendations to physicians regarding indicated therapy.
• Maintains artificial airways and provides manual or mechanical ventilation when mechanically ventilated patients are transported from critical care areas to other locations for tests and procedures.

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care/Cardiopulmonary Science

Respiratory Therapist License

Registration Reg Respiratory Therapist

Certificate 1 Basic Life Support

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 Summary

Assumes primary responsibility for patient care including: examination, evaluation, treatment planning, and administration of Respiratory Care procedures in response to a physician's order.

Department Specific Job Responsibilities

• Manages artificial airways.
• Initiates and manages mechanical respiratory support, including: bubble CPAP, conventional ventilators, and HFOV, and inhaled Nitric Oxide.
• Respond to all high-risk deliveries and L&D emergency alarms as part of the Neonatal Resuscitation Team.
• Run blood gas samples, interpret results, and recommend any needed interventions.
• Administer respiratory medications, including: surfactant, MDI, nebulizer treatments.
• Clean, set up and perform pre-use checks on all NICU respiratory care equipment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assesses patient condition based on medical history, observation, examination, physician's diagnosis, laboratory findings and the results of specific tests or respiratory function and other appropriate diagnostic procedures.
• Develops or modifies the respiratory care plan and makes specific recommendations to physicians regarding indicated therapy.
• Administers appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures to evaluate responses to therapy, including: arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation of the results; oxygen saturation by direct measurement and pulse oximetry; end-tidal carbon dioxide measurement; pulmonary mechanics; spirometry; metabolic testing; and may assist the physician with special procedures such as bronchoscopy.
• Develops a specific patient care plan according to the patient's clinical presentation at the time of the reassessment.
• Responds to respiratory and other defined emergencies such as high risk deliveries, cardiopulmonary arrest and trauma team activations.
• Maintains artificial airways and provides manual or mechanical ventilation when mechanically ventilated patients are transported from critical care areas to other locations for tests and procedures.
• Evaluates the patient's home care equipment needs and makes referrals and recommendations upon request.
• Initiates patient and caregiver teaching as appropriate.
• Completes necessary documentation of all pertinent observations related to patient care treatments, response to treatments, and all recommendations for modifications in the treatment plan.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care/Cardiopulmonary Science required.
• License Respiratory Therapist License required., and Registration Reg Respiratory Therapist required., and Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Competencies

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
• Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
• Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
• Team Work: Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows. Results may impact the operations of one or more departments.
• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Age based Competencies

Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Neonatal:Birth to 6 months, Youth: 6 months to 16 years, Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 -.

Physical Nature of the Job

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.

Pay Range

$42.00 - $62.41 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.

Other Requirements

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Company Culture and Information

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.

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.