Respiratory Therapist (CRT and RRT) Job at Beth Israel Lahey Health, United States

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  • Beth Israel Lahey Health
  • United States

Job Description

**Job Type:** Regular **Time Type:** null **Work Shift:** Rotating (United States of America) **FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt **When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.** Join the Winchester Hospital team, a Top 10 recognized Massachusetts Hospital, where there are career opportunities for experienced and new Respiratory Therapy professionals. Make an impact in the community by joining our growing in-patient and out-patient health care organization, powered by delivering compassion and high-quality personalized care **Job Description:** ***Full-time, Part-time and Per Diem opportunities available*** **QUALIFICATIONS** **Education Required** **:** Associates of Science degree in Respiratory Care **Experience Preferred** **:** Six months experience as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute care setting **Licenses, Registrations, Certifications Required** **:** Valid State of Massachusetts Registered Therapist License, Certified Respiratory Therapist credential and or Registered Respiratory Therapist credential. **Life Support Certification Required** : Basic Life Support **JOB SUMMARY** + Provides respiratory care to assigned patients by conducting a physical assessment which includes vital signs, breath sounds and general appearance. + Delivers respiratory medications to the patient as prescribed by physician orders. + Responds to medical emergencies such as "Code 99" and rapid response team calls. + Initiates non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation on patients with the intent to support the patient through their acute illness with the goal to slowly remove the patients from the supportive devise. + Conducts arterial blood gases by drawing blood on the patient, analyzes the results and making recommendations to appropriate clinician. + Documents patient assessment, treatments and interaction in the electronic medical records system. + Assists with airway management such as suctioning, chest physical therapy and intubating, and extubating patients. + Assists limited permit staff with duties that require a licensure. Provides guidance, direction and co-signatures as appropriate. + Cleans, sets up and performs safety checks for all applicable respiratory equipment; when appropriate coordinates with Central Sterile Management to do so. Maintains a clean and safe work environment to enhance patient satisfaction and a culture of safety. Responds to supply/equipment issues in a timely manner to ensure availability of equipment and to maximize its useful life. **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) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more ( about this requirement.** **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**

Job Tags

Daily paid, Full time, Part time, Rotating shift,

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