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Internal Temporary Traveler Respiratory Program-2
Peabody, Massachusetts
Organization Facility: Lahey Medical Center Peabody Category: Respiratory Care Job ID: JR54461 Date posted: 06/17/2024Job Type: Temporary
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Job Description:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:
· Provides direct patient care under physician orders and within the scope of services and licensure laws
o Works collaboratively with providers
o Reviews current orders in area of responsibility and ensures patients receive treatments as ordered
o Administers medications via hand held nebulizer, MDI and new modes of delivery as established
o Assesses patients throughout the treatment and interventions cycle
o Completes and updates plans of care
o Ensures ventilator parameters are set according to physician orders
o Enters set and actual patient settings on flow sheets
o Checks and documents alarm parameters
o Completes documentation legibly
o Assesses and performs daily spontaneous breathing trial
o Calibrates inhaled nitric oxide system
o Administers inhaled nitric oxide in cardiac catherization laboratory, through ventilator and assists with administration of nitric oxide in the operating room.
o Administers helium-oxygen therapy
o Sets up BIPAP and adjusts parameters per augmentation order set
o Sets up patients on Non Invasive Ventilation
o Performs non bronchial alveolar lavage procedures
o Assists during procedures
o Assists ventilated patients during transport
o Assists to transition ventilator patients on EMS portable ventilators until transfer occurs
o Responds to MET calls, codes blue, trauma calls and other emergencies
o Performs CPR as needed
o Participates with collaborative research projects
o Draws arterial blood gases and sends to laboratory for analysis
o Performs bedside spirometry, negative inspiratory force and vital capacity measurements
o Takes initiative to review equipment and procedures to remain proficient
o Assists and responds to nurses regarding questions on respiratory related issues
o Participates on committees or task forces
o Demonstrates flexibility to accept assignments
o Develops proficiency in new respiratory practices and initiatives
o Completes patient charges, daily events, equipment set up and testing inclusive of sticker check off
o Ensures frequent visibility when covering critical care areas; attends provider rounds
o Organizes and manages time and workflow effectively
o Maintains a patient focused and centric approach
Education:
Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy from an Accredited School of Respiratory Therapy.
Licensure, Certification, Registration:
· Massachusetts License
· Certified Respiratory Therapist – Registered Respiratory Therapist Preferred
· Current BLS certification
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal skills
Working knowlegde 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, nurses
Experience:
Experience as a Staff Respiratory Therapist with a focus on critical care preferred
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) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.
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
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