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Beth Israel Lahey Health · 1 week ago

Internal Temporary Traveler Respiratory Therapist Program

Winchester, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$66/hr - $76/hr

2+ years exp

Beth Israel Lahey Health is a growing healthcare organization dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives. They are seeking a Temporary Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care to assigned patients, conduct assessments, deliver medications, and respond to medical emergencies.

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Responsibilities

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 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