Respiratory Therapist (RT) - 36 hours, evening shift

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

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 comes with a $3,000 sign on bonus for new hires not already working in the BILH system.

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 Including But Not Limited To

• 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

Education

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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

$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, 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.

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