Respiratory Technician Student, Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Winchester, VA

2d•Onsite

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. This position contributes to the Hospital’s mission by delivering respiratory services as part of the multidisciplinary clinical team. This clinical staff position will have an impact on improving quality and safety and patient satisfaction by providing accurate and thorough respiratory services to the patients at every encounter. As a health care organization, Beth Israel Lahey Health has a responsibility to do everything in its power to care for and protect its patients, colleagues, and communities. The organization requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. With more than 35,000 people working together, including nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, and teachers, the team makes a difference in patients' lives. Beth Israel Lahey Health is driving change in health care in Massachusetts, promoting a culture of continuous learning, growth, innovation, and a sense of belonging. The company prioritizes offering comprehensive compensation and benefits to help employees achieve a healthy and balanced life, taking care of its staff while they care for patients.

Requirements

Enrolled in an Associates of Science degree in Respiratory Care with limited license credentials
Limited permit that is registered or registry eligible.
Must receive Massachusetts license within two years of hire.
Basic Life Support
All staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous hospital or patient care

Responsibilities

Provides basic respiratory therapy services which includes, but is not limited to, chest physical therapy and nebulizer treatments.
Delivers respiratory medications to the patient as prescribed by physician orders.
Sterilizes equipment or 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.
Responds to medical emergencies such as “Code 99” and rapid response team calls.
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.
In collaboration with a licensed Respiratory Therapist, performs functions excluded by their limited permit.