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Respiratory Therapist II (Full Time, Nights)

Quick overview

The Respiratory Therapist assesses patient conditions and manages mechanical ventilation for critically ill patients in various hospital units. They also serve as a team leader, mentor students, and participate in clinical research and performance improvement activities.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Science and possess a valid Respiratory Therapist license and registration. Basic Life Support certification is required, along with 0-1 years of related work experience.

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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. $3,000 Sign on Bonus! (Subject to Restrictions) Job Summary: The Respiratory Care Department at BIDMC has approximately 60 Registered Respiratory Therapists on our staff.
Our therapists are assigned to one of 9 adult ICUs and are primarily focused on management of mechanical ventilation of the critically ill.
They also provide coverage to an active Emergency Department, Cath Lab and acute care floors.
We have several therapists trained as ECMO Specialist and will be training more in the near future.
This is a new program at BIDMC and we are very excited about the opportunity for our members to be part of the team.
BIDMCs affiliation with the Harvard School of Medicine requires our Respiratory Therapist be intimately involved in the mentorship of physicians in training and the delivery of state of the art Respiratory Care.
Our therapists play an integral role in several studies that are currently underway in our intensive care units.
The hours of this position are 7pm-7am.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities: Assesses patient condition based on medical history, observation, examination, physician's diagnosis, laboratory findings and the results of specific tests or respiratory function and other appropriate diagnostic procedures. Develops or modifies the respiratory care plan and makes specific recommendations to physicians regarding indicated therapy. Serves as a role model for respiratory care students and other members of the health care team who provide clinical procedures related to respiratory care. Functions as the Team Leader during shifts when no member of the management team is physically present on site. Attends and participates in internal and external educational meetings (departmental in-services, staff meetings, and educational conferences) to maintain and enhance clinical competence and to meet state license requirements. Participates in the department's performance improvement activities. Applies findings of clinical research and performance assessment findings to improve the quality of care provided to the patients at BIDMC. Develops and implements patient/family education plans to meet the needs of the patient at the time of clinical assessment. Facilitates patient and family education by assessing the learning needs. Required Qualifications: Associate's degree required in Respiratory Care/Cardiopulmonary Science. License required: Respiratory Therapist License, and Registration required: Reg Respiratory Therapist, and Certificate 1 required: Basic Life Support 0-1 years related work experience required. Work requires rotation to off-shifts and weekend hours; must be available to work on-call as necessary. Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Benefits

Health insurance
Professional development
Sign on bonus

Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
Team
Work: Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows. Results may impact the operations of one or more departments.
Customer
Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Age based
Competencies: Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups:
Neonatal:Birth to 6 months,
Youth: 6 months to 16 years,
Young adult: 16-30 years,
Middle
Age: 30 - 60 years,
Elderly: 60 -.
Physical
Nature of the
Job:
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.
Pay
Range: $44.75 - $65.16 The 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 At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

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