Respiratory Therapist

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Administers respiratory therapy, care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the pulmonary system under the supervision of the physician and by prescription.

Job Description

Administers respiratory therapy, care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the pulmonary system under the supervision of the physician and by prescription.

Major Responsibilities

a. Performs all functions within the scope of practice as ordered by the physician.

b. Monitors environmental and life support systems.

c. Observes patients, checks equipment and makes changes as necessary during patient rounds.

d. Performs emergency care.

e. Assists physicians as directed.

f. Maintains established departmental policies, procedures, objectives and quality assurance.

Education

Post Secondary Education or equivalent - Directly related field

Years of Experience - 1 to 3 years Directly related

• License and Certification
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - NH; Nationally recognized credential (CRT, RRT)
• CPR certified within 90 days of hire

Pay Range

$35.00 - $52.01

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