Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to all age groups including neonates, pediatrics, adult and geriatrics. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing all modes of respiratory therapy using therapist driven protocols, along with arterial blood gas collection and analysis. The candidate will also be responsible for critical care of the adult patient, using a progressive protocol for weaning ventilator patients, V60 BiPAP machines, bronchoscopy assists and emergency airway management. They will be working in a Level II SCN providing Bubble CPAP and short-term vent management. Along with inpatient therapy, the Respiratory Department provides services to the Emergency Department, Inpatient Psychiatric floor and outpatient services.Essential duties and responsibilities including but not limited to:o Provides direct patient care under physician orders and within the scope of services and licensure lawso Works collaboratively with providerso Reviews current orders in area of responsibility and ensures patients receive treatments as orderedo Administers medications via hand held nebulizer, MDI and new modes of delivery as establishedo Assesses patients throughout the treatment and interventions cycleo Completes and updates plans of careo Ensures ventilator parameters are set according to physician orderso Enters set and actual patient settings on flow sheetso Checks and documents alarm parameterso Completes documentation legiblyo Assesses and performs daily spontaneous breathing trialo Calibrates inhaled nitric oxide systemo Administers inhaled nitric oxide in cardiac catheterization laboratory, through ventilator and assists with administration of nitric oxide in the operating room.o Administers helium-oxygen therapyo Sets up BIPAP and adjusts parameters per augmentation order seto Sets up patients on Non Invasive Ventilationo Performs non bronchial alveolar lavage procedureso Assists during procedures o Assists ventilated patients during transporto Assists to transition ventilator patients on EMS portable ventilators until transfer occurso Responds to MET calls, codes blue, trauma calls and other emergencieso Performs CPR as needed o Participates with collaborative research projectso Draws arterial blood gases and sends to laboratory for analysiso Performs bedside spirometry, negative inspiratory force and vital capacity measurementso Takes initiative to review equipment and procedures to remain proficiento Assists and responds to nurses regarding questions on respiratory related issueso Participates on committees or task forceso Demonstrates flexibility to accept assignmentso Develops proficiency in new respiratory practices and initiativeso Completes patient charges, daily events, equipment set up and testing inclusive of sticker check offo Ensures frequent visibility when covering critical care areas; attends provider roundso Organizes and manages time and workflow effectivelyo Maintains a patient focused and centric approachMinimum qualifications:Education:Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy from an Accredited School of Respiratory Therapy.Licensure, Certification, Registration:Massachusetts LicenseCertified Respiratory Therapist – Registered Respiratory Therapist PreferredCurrent BLS certificationSkills, Knowledge & Abilities:Excellent interpersonal skillsWorking knowledge of PC's.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to impart specialized clinical and medical information to members of the health care team; physician, nursesExperience:Experience as a Staff Respiratory Therapist with a focus on critical care preferredPay Range:$40.78 - $60.59The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.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