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Respiratory Therapist - Various Positions - Nights
Winchester, Massachusetts
Organization Facility: Winchester Hospital Category: Respiratory Care Job ID: JR64116 Date posted: 11/04/2024Job Type: Per Diem
Time Type: Part time
Work Shift: Night (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:
Winchester Hospital, a member of Beth Israel Lahey Health, has Respiratory Therapistopenings on our Respiratory Team. Be part of the mission to deliver exceptional personalized care within our Top 10 Massachusetts recognized 229-bed hospital.
In this role, you will contribute to the Hospital’s mission to care, heal and to excel in service to our community 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Required: Associates of Science degree in Respiratory Care
Experience Preferred: Six months experience as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute care setting
Valid State of Massachusetts Registered Therapist License
Certified Respiratory Therapist credential and obtain Registered Respiratory Therapist credential within one year of hire.
JOB SUMMARY
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.
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.
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