Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist - Sign-On Bonus

UMass Memorial Health; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the 3 - Night Shift (12 Hours) to support patients across campuses. Schedules include Monday through Friday with weekends and holidays, and a 6:45p–7:15a shift. A $10,000 signing bonus is available for external new hires with eligibility discussed at interview.

Requirements include MA respiratory license, NBRC RRT, and an Associate degree in Respiratory Care, plus BLS and NRP certifications. Cross-campus work is required.

Qualifications

• Current MA respiratory license.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Associate's degree or equivalent in Respiratory Care.
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and supports patients on mechanical ventilation and provides respiratory support as required.
• Assists physician/anesthesia during intubations and with bronchoscopies and related procedures at the bedside.
• Establishes treatment plans and modifies therapy per department protocols for bronchodilator therapy and chest PT.
• Obtains arterial blood gases and performs blood draws for gas analysis.

Skills

Critical Care

Computer skills

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

Massachusetts respiratory license

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the 3 - Night Shift (12 Hours) to support patients across campuses. Schedules include Monday through Friday with weekends and holidays, and a 6:45p–7:15a shift. A $10,000 signing bonus is available for external new hires with eligibility discussed at interview.

Requirements include MA respiratory license, NBRC RRT, and an Associate degree in Respiratory Care, plus BLS and NRP certifications. Cross-campus work is required.