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Registered Respiratory Therapist
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What they do
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
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Beth Israel Lahey Health and New England Baptist Hospital are devoted to consistently promoting a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in our organization's WE CARE values which can be reviewed here Our Values. Provides respiratory therapy and other appropriate clinical interventions to assist with orthopedic and non-orthopedic patient's needs. $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Eligible (Some Restrictions Apply)Job Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
(including but not limited to):Patient assessment and evaluation inpatient/outpatient.
Home Care services and overnight oximetry.
Bronchoscopy set-up and assist.
Positive expiratory Pressure Therapy.
Arterial Blood Gas Collection.
Ventilator set-up and management.
Bedside Pulmonary Function Testing.
Noninvasive modality ventilation.
LTV series Ventilator.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).Intubation assist.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and STOPBANG.Oxygen Delivery devices.
Portable Oxygen E Integrated Valve Center.
Sputum specimen collection with Hypertonic Saline.
Sputum Specimen via Mechanical Ventilator.
Vibratory Positive Expiratory Pressure Therapy Device.
Familiar with Bulk Gas Systems.
Intubation assist and mechanical ventilation.
Hand Held Nebulizer.
QUALIFICATIONS
Registered Respiratory Therapist License is required.Associate's Degree in Science discipline is required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification required, American Heart Association/Red Cross preferred.
Basic Life support (BLS) Certification required, American Heart Association/Red Cross preferred.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree in science discipline is preferred.MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
3-5 years of work experience is required.OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Consistently promote a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in the organization's WE CARE values.Pay Range:
$40.78 - $60.59The 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