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Beth Israel Lahey Health

Respiratory Therapist (RT) 36 hours, evening shift

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A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

$87,294 / year median in Massachusetts

+19% projected growth

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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:
Job DescriptionThis 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. TheRespiratory 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:o Provides direct patient care under physician orders and within the scope of services and licensure lawso Works collaboratively with providerso Reviews current orders in area of responsibility and ensures patients receive treatments as orderedo 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 LicenseCertified Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist PreferredCurrent BLS certification
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal skillsWorking 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 - $58.83The 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