Massachusetts Jobs

Job Type: Regular

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:

Join Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH), a distinguished not-for-profit community hospital nestled in the picturesque coastal community of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Since 1884, AJH has been a cornerstone of healthcare excellence in the Merrimack Valley, North Shore, and Southern New Hampshire regions, renowned for our commitment to high-quality care and exceptional patient satisfaction. Located just 35 miles northeast of Boston, AJH offers the perfect blend of a supportive community hospital environment and the vast opportunities that come with being part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the region. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a network of over 39,000 caregivers and staff dedicated to providing extraordinary care to more than 1.7 million people from 150+ cities and towns across Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Discover a rewarding career at AJH, where you can make a meaningful impact within a close-knit community while advancing your professional growth within a thriving healthcare system.

Are you ready to become a part of our dynamic team?

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all modes of respiratory car, neonate through adult. One year of critical care experience and strong computer skills are required.

• Performs patient assessments and follow-up progress notes with attention to evaluating the patient response to therapy or the need for modification of therapy. Working knowledge of Respiratory care protocols.

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of all respiratory care equipment.

• Performs arterial blood gas sampling on all age specific populations. In addition, conducts A-line sampling, cord pH sampling, and scalp pH analysis.

• Applies mechanical ventilation including a working knowledge of all ventilator modes, non-invasive ventilation, weaning techniques, and patient spontaneous mechanics.

• Conducts proper care of artificial airways, including assisting with intubation, extubation, securing and positioning, and cuff care. Provides emergency care throughout all areas of the hospital and all age groups.

• Conducts inpatient and outpatient education on asthma, chronic lung disease, smoking and other related respiratory issues.

• Demonstrates a mastery of computer skill for the documentation and charging procedures within the scope of the Respiratory Care Department.

• Demonstrates an ability to work on various shifts, weekends and holidays. Assists with orientation of new respiratory therapy employees, Respiratory care students and nursing students.

Scheduled Hours: 30 hr/wk - 10A-8PM every other weekend and holidays required.

Requirements:

• Must be MA Licensed

• BLS, NRP & RRT or CRT required.

Benefits working at Anna Jaques Hospital:

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Career Development and Opportunities

• Free On-Site Parking

• Discounts/Savings on various businesses.

• Health and Wellness activities

Apply today and learn more!

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 (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) 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