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Job description
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
nContributes to the Hospital’s mission by delivering respiratory services as part of the multidisciplinary clinical team, this clinical staff position will have an impact on improving quality and safety and patient satisfaction by providing accurate and thorough respiratory services to the patients at every encounter.
nJob Description:
nJob Description
nQUALIFICATIONS
nEducation Required : Associates of Science degree in Respiratory Care
nExperience Preferred : Six months experience as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute care setting
nLicenses, Registrations, Certifications Required : Valid State of Massachusetts Registered Therapist License and Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
nLife Support Certification Required : Basic Life Support
nJOB FUNCTIONS
nnnProvides respiratory care to assigned patients by conducting a physical assessment which includes vital signs, breath sounds and general appearance.
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nnDelivers respiratory medications to the patient as prescribed by physician orders.
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nnResponds to medical emergencies such as “Code 99” and rapid response team calls.
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nnInitiates 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.
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nnConducts arterial blood gases by drawing blood on the patient, analyzes the results and making recommendations to appropriate clinician.
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nnDocuments patient assessment, treatments and interaction in the electronic medical records system.
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nnAssists with airway management such as suctioning, chest physical therapy and intubating, and extubating patients.
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nnAssists limited permit staff with duties that require a licensure. Provides guidance, direction and co-signatures as appropriate.
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nnCleans, 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.
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n nPay Range:
n$39.59 - $58.83
nThe 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.
nAs 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.
nMore 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.
nEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Worksite address
winchester, MA, 01890, US
Who can apply
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