Respiratory Therapist: Patient Care & Ventilator Support

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham, Inc.; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our team in Needham, MA.

The role involves setting up and operating respiratory care equipment, explaining treatments to patients, and supporting physicians in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Responsibilities include administering prescribed therapies, performing arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, and managing ventilators when spontaneous respiration is inadequate.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Registration as Respiratory Therapist required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Basic familiarity with computers.
• Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Explain purpose and procedure of treatments to patients.
• Administer prescribed treatments and operate IPPB, nasal oxygen devices and nebulizers.
• Perform chest physical therapy to loosen secretions and clear airways.
• Perform arterial puncture and operate blood gas analyzer.
• Set up and monitor ventilators when needed.

Skills

Computer literacy

Web-based applications

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our team in Needham, MA.

The role involves setting up and operating respiratory care equipment, explaining treatments to patients, and supporting physicians in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Responsibilities include administering prescribed therapies, performing arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, and managing ventilators when spontaneous respiration is inadequate.