Respiratory Therapist (CRT and RRT)

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Winchester, MA

19d • $40 - $59

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.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 careJob Description:Night opportunities available

Requirements

• Associates of Science degree in Respiratory Care
• Valid State of Massachusetts Registered Therapist License, Certified Respiratory Therapist credential and or Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
• Basic Life Support

Nice To Haves

• Six months experience as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute care setting

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees