Respiratory Therapist (36 D/E)
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.Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth recognizes Integrity, Respect, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence as the Core Values of our organization. It is the philosophy of BID-Plymouth to follow the LEAN methodology in order to provide the full continuum of health care services and the best quality patient centered care.It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.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
Requirements
- Previous experience performing pulmonary function testing.
- National Board of Respiratory Care Certification/Registration in Pulmonary Function Testing (CPFT or RPFT) or obtained within 12 months of hire.
- Experience with computer systems, including Microsoft office Word, Outlook, Excel, Power point.
- Graduate of A.M.A. approved certification program for Respiratory Therapy.
- Two-year program with an Associate Degree in Respiratory Care.
- Massachusetts License.
- National Board Certification. CRT or RRT.
- American Heart Association BLS Certification required
Nice To Haves
- NPR certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintain operation of PFT lab, including performance of pulmonary function testing on patients, appropriate scheduling and registration of outpatients/inpatients referred for testing.
- Maintain standard operating procedures to ensure effective record keeping processes.
- Perform efficient/effective quality control/compliance.
- Adherence to all applicable regulatory agencies: Joint Commission of Allied Health Organization requirements and American Thoracic Society standards.
- Maintain effective communication tools with physician's offices in order to efficiently receive referrals and process PFT reporting.
- Understanding of PFT equipment/computer operation, calibration, and trouble-shooting problems that may arise.
- Understand appropriateness of test values, statistical methodology and assessment of validity/reliability of test results.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
