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About The Position

Requirements

• Associates of Science degree in Respiratory Care
• Valid State of Massachusetts Registered Therapist License
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

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.