Respiratory Therapist (RT) - 36 hours, evening shift

Northeast Hospital Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 82,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health's Beverly Hospital seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care under physician orders across all ages, within licensure and board guidelines. You will work with physicians, nurses and other clinicians to ensure treatments are delivered as ordered.

The role requires an associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, MA license, BLS, strong communication and PC skills; prior critical care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Massachusetts license: Certified Respiratory Therapist; Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to share clinical information with care teams.
• Experience as a staff respiratory therapist with a focus on critical care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under physician orders within licensure and scope.
• Works collaboratively with providers, nurses, and other team members.
• Reviews orders and ensures treatments are delivered as prescribed.
• Administers medications via nebulizers and inhalers per orders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

PC literacy

Critical care familiarity

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

None

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 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: 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.

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

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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.