Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Full 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:
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.
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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: 36 hr/wk - every other weekend/holiday rotation.
Work Shift: Nights 7p - 730a
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
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