Night Shift Respiratory Therapist — Sign-On Bonus

UMass Memorial Health; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the Groton/University Campus area. The role centers on caring for patients on ventilators, delivering respiratory therapy, and supporting airway management across campus settings.

Responsibilities include assisting with intubations, bronchoscopy procedures, arterial blood gas collection, and monitoring oxygen delivery systems. Requires MA license, NBRC RRT, and BLS; neonatal resuscitation certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current MA respiratory license required.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential required for new hires.
• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and supports patients on mechanical ventilation.
• Provides respiratory support and CPR as needed.
• Assists physician during intubations and bronchoscopies.
• Sets up and modifies treatment plans per department protocols.
• Obtains arterial blood gases and analyzes samples.
• Operates and monitors ventilation equipment and oxygen delivery.
• Maintains airway management carts and assists with airway emergencies.

Skills

Critical Care experience

Technical skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

MA respiratory license

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Certification

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the Groton/University Campus area. The role centers on caring for patients on ventilators, delivering respiratory therapy, and supporting airway management across campus settings.

Responsibilities include assisting with intubations, bronchoscopy procedures, arterial blood gas collection, and monitoring oxygen delivery systems. Requires MA license, NBRC RRT, and BLS; neonatal resuscitation certification is preferred.