NICU Respiratory Therapist II- Bonus Eligible

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Boston, MA

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About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The Respiratory Therapist II position is responsible for patient care including examination, evaluation, treatment planning, and administration of Respiratory Care procedures in response to a physician's order. This role involves managing artificial airways, initiating and managing mechanical respiratory support, and responding to high-risk deliveries as part of the Neonatal Resuscitation Team.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care/Cardiopulmonary Science required.
• License Respiratory Therapist License required.
• Registration Reg Respiratory Therapist required.
• Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manages artificial airways.
• Initiates and manages mechanical respiratory support, including bubble CPAP, conventional ventilators, and HFOV, and inhaled Nitric Oxide.
• Responds to all high-risk deliveries and L&D emergency alarms as part of the Neonatal Resuscitation Team.
• Runs blood gas samples, interprets results, and recommends any needed interventions.
• Administers respiratory medications, including surfactant, MDI, and nebulizer treatments.
• Cleans, sets up, and performs pre-use checks on all NICU respiratory care equipment.
• Assesses patient condition based on medical history, observation, examination, physician's diagnosis, laboratory findings, and results of specific tests.
• Develops or modifies the respiratory care plan and makes specific recommendations to physicians regarding indicated therapy.
• Administers appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures to evaluate responses to therapy.
• Develops a specific patient care plan according to the patient's clinical presentation.
• Responds to respiratory and other defined emergencies.
• Maintains artificial airways and provides manual or mechanical ventilation during patient transport.
• Evaluates the patient's home care equipment needs and makes referrals and recommendations.
• Initiates patient and caregiver teaching as appropriate.
• Completes necessary documentation of all pertinent observations related to patient care treatments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits.
• Support for achieving a healthy and balanced life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees