NICU Respiratory therapist

Beth Israel Lahey Health

1d • $42 - $62

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. Job Summary: Assumes primary responsibility for patient care including: examination, evaluation, treatment planning, and administration of Respiratory Care procedures in response to a physician's order.

Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: Assesses patient condition based on medical history, observation, examination, physician's diagnosis, laboratory findings and the results of specific tests or respiratory function and other appropriate diagnostic procedures. 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, including: arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation of the results; oxygen saturation by direct measurement and pulse oximetry; end-tidal carbon dioxide measurement; pulmonary mechanics; spirometry; metabolic testing; and may assist the physician with special procedures such as bronchoscopy. Develops a specific patient care plan according to the patient's clinical presentation at the time of the reassessment. Responds to respiratory and other defined emergencies such as high risk deliveries, cardiopulmonary arrest and trauma team activations. Maintains artificial airways and provides manual or mechanical ventilation when mechanically ventilated patients are transported from critical care areas to other locations for tests and procedures. Evaluates the patient's home care equipment needs and makes referrals and recommendations upon request. Initiates patient and caregiver teaching as appropriate. Completes necessary documentation of all pertinent observations related to patient care treatments, response to treatments, and all recommendations for modifications in the treatment plan.

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 which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient condition based on medical history, observation, examination, physician's diagnosis, laboratory findings and the results of specific tests or respiratory function and other appropriate diagnostic procedures.
• 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, including: arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation of the results; oxygen saturation by direct measurement and pulse oximetry; end-tidal carbon dioxide measurement; pulmonary mechanics; spirometry; metabolic testing; and may assist the physician with special procedures such as bronchoscopy.
• Develops a specific patient care plan according to the patient's clinical presentation at the time of the reassessment.
• Responds to respiratory and other defined emergencies such as high risk deliveries, cardiopulmonary arrest and trauma team activations.
• Maintains artificial airways and provides manual or mechanical ventilation when mechanically ventilated patients are transported from critical care areas to other locations for tests and procedures.
• Evaluates the patient's home care equipment needs and makes referrals and recommendations upon request.
• Initiates patient and caregiver teaching as appropriate.
• Completes necessary documentation of all pertinent observations related to patient care treatments, response to treatments, and all recommendations for modifications in the treatment plan.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees