Respiratory Therapist - 36 hours, day shift

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Burlington, VT

3d • $41 - $61 • 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. Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Description: This position reports directly to the Manager of Respiratory Therapy and receives day to day oversight from the Respiratory Supervisors. The Respiratory Therapist - Registered performs respiratory care related duties to all age groups and is responsible for direct patient care within their scope of services in accordance with state licensure and the Registration Board of Respiratory Care. Works under physician orders and follows departmental and organizational policies while utilizing critical thinking and best practices. 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. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. 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.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Massachusetts License.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred.
• BLS & ACLS certification required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and technical skills.
• Working knowledge of computer systems.

Nice To Haves

• Critical care respiratory therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under physician orders and within licensure laws.
• Works collaboratively with providers.
• Reviews current orders and ensures treatments are completed as ordered.
• Administers medications via nebulizer, MDI, and other delivery methods.
• Assesses patients throughout treatment and intervention cycles.
• Completes and updates plans of care.
• Ensures ventilator parameters are set according to physician orders.
• Enters patient settings on flow sheets.
• Checks and documents alarm parameters.
• Completes documentation legibly.
• Performs spontaneous breathing trials.
• Calibrates and administers inhaled nitric oxide.
• Administers helium-oxygen therapy.
• Sets up BIPAP and non-invasive ventilation.
• Performs non-bronchial alveolar lavage procedures.
• Assists with procedures and ventilated patient transport.
• Responds to emergencies including codes and trauma calls.
• Performs CPR as needed.
• Participates in research and quality initiatives.
• Draws arterial blood gases.
• Performs bedside spirometry and related testing.
• Maintains equipment proficiency.
• Participates in committees.
• Manages workflow effectively.
• Maintains a patient-focused approach.
• Maintain strict adherence to confidentiality policies.
• Incorporate organizational standards of behavior.
• Comply with all policies and behavioral expectations.
• Maintain effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Complete mandatory education.
• Perform additional duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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