Respiratory Therapist (Per Diem)

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Milton (GA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist for per diem shifts at BID Milton, providing independent respiratory care, initiating and monitoring ventilation, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves performing assessments, diagnostic tests, and treatments in acute and outpatient settings, with required Massachusetts licensure and BLS; ACLS preferred, strong communication essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of respiratory care or qualified by experience and state licensure
• Registered, or registry eligible, certified or certification eligible preferred
• Current Massachusetts licensure
• BLS Certification required, ACLS certification preferred
• Excellent verbal communication skills and customer service oriented

Responsibilities

• Performs assessment, diagnostic testing, prescribed treatment and care of the respiratory therapy patient.
• Evaluates effectiveness of treatment and maintains department records.
• Must be able to work independently.

Skills

Independent work capability

Verbal communication

Customer service oriented

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of respiratory care

Tools

Computer literacy

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.

As part of the Respiratory Team here at BID Milton you will be required to work independently to initiate, monitor and discontinue both invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilator support. Other responsibilities include active participation in Rapid response and Code Blue pages ,airway care, tracheostomy care, nebulizer therapy, chest physical therapy, obtaining and interpreting arterial blood gas samples. You will work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team to assess and provide optimum patient care.

This position is per diem, with various hours and shifts available.

Job Description:

Beth Israel Deaconess - Milton is committed to improving the health of our community by providing exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect.

Beth Israel Deaconess – Milton is looking for a Respiratory Therapist. The Respiratory Therapist will be working under the direct supervision of the Director of Clinical Operations and the Clinical Manager of Respiratory Therapy, performs as assigned the duties and tasks of a Respiratory Therapist encompassed within the license granted by the State of Massachusetts. The Therapist is responsible for the respiratory care of all patient populations seeking medical assistance in the Acute and Outpatient Settings

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs assessment, diagnostic testing, prescribed treatment and care of the respiratory therapy patient. Evaluates effectiveness of treatment and maintains department records.Must be able to work independently.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of respiratory care or qualified by experience and state licensure
• Registered, or registry eligible, certified or certification eligible preferred
• Current Massachusetts licensure
• BLS Certification required, ACLS certification preferred
• Computer literate/telephone/copy machine/fax
• Excellent verbal communication skills/customer service oriented/able to perform with distractions in a fast paced environment

It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

Pay Range:

$39.59 - $58.83

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, geographyof 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.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

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