Respiratory Therapist

C100 UMass Memorial Medical Center, Inc.; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Respiratory Therapist who can perform all modes of respiratory care across age groups, from perinatal to geriatric, in a fast-paced acute care setting. The role requires MA licensure, AMA-approved program, BLS, and ongoing CEUs; you will document in the EMR, participate in performance improvement, and maintain ventilators and ABG equipment.

A signing bonus may be available.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Licensed in the state of Massachusetts in respiratory care.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers (BLSHP).
• Maintenance of CEU’s in accordance with the regulation of licensure in the state of Massachusetts

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
• Documents care activity and charges in the hospital EMR.
• Participates in hospital and departmental performance improvement activities.
• Demonstrates competency in utilization and maintenance of arterial blood gas machines.
• Demonstrates competency in proper setup and utilization of all mechanical ventilators.
• Demonstrates competency in proper setup and utilization of the V60 NIPPV.
• Demonstrates competency in proper setup and utilization of all High Flow Oxygen Therapy systems.
• Demonstrates competency in the disinfection, transport and setup of all non-disposable equipment.
• Adheres to the Hospitals’ Standards of Behavior.
• Completes all hospital and department annual competencies.

Skills

Customer service

EMR documentation

Performance improvement

ABG analysis

Ventilator setup

NIPPV

Oxygen therapy

Infection control

Standards of Behavior

Competencies

Education

AMA approved school of Respiratory Care

Massachusetts respiratory care license

BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA)

CEU maintenance per MA licensure

Tools

EMR system

ABG machines

Ventilators

NIPPV devices

Oxygen delivery systems

Job description

About This Role

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Schedule Details: Scheduled Hours: Shift: Hours: 40 Cost Center: This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

The therapist is expected to be able to perform all modes of Respiratory care as defined in the department policy and procedure manual. These tasks will include, but are not limited too, delivery of small volume nebulizers, drawing of arterial blood gases, maintaining artificial airways and mechanical ventilation. The therapist must be competent to deliver these therapies to all age groups ranging from perinatal to geriatric.

Compensation

Hiring Range: $27.90 - $61.79 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

$5000 to 10,000 Sign on bonus!! A Talent Acquisition Consultant will discuss with you the details as well as your eligibility for the sign on bonus during the recruitment process.

UMass Memorial Health Entities

Medical Center - Worcester (University, Memorial, Hahnemann campuses) Medical Center - Marlborough (Marlborough Campus) Community Medical Group practices (clinics) Harrington (Southbridge, Webster campuses) HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital (Leominster Campus) Milford Regional

Major Responsibilities

• 1. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
• 2. Appropriately documents all care activity performed and charges in the hospital EMR system
• 3. Participates in hospital and departmental performance improvement activities
• 4. Demonstrates competency in utilization and maintenance of arterial blood gas machines.
• 5. Demonstrates competency in proper set up and utilization of all mechanical ventilators
• 6. Demonstrates competency in proper set up and utilization of the V60 NIPPV
• 7. Demonstrates competency in proper set up and utilization of all High Flow Oxygen Therapy systems
• 8. Demonstrates competency in the disinfection, transport and set up of all non-disposable equipment.
• 9. Adheres to the Hospitals’ Standards of Behavior.
• 10. Completes all hospital and department annual competencies.
• 1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
• 2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• 3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• 4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• 5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
• 6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• 7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
• All responsibilities are essential job functions.

Position Qualifications

• 1. Must be a graduate of an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care.
• 2. Licensed in the state of Massachusetts in respiratory care
• 3. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers (BLSHP).
• 4. Maintenance of CEU’s in accordance with the regulation of licensure in the state of Massachusetts

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements. Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:

• 1. Stand - 2/3
• 2. Walk - 2/3
• 3. Sit - 1/3
• 4. Talk or hear - 1/3 to 2/3
• 5. Uses hands to finger, handle or feel - 1/3
• 6. Push/pull - 1/3 to 2/3
• 7. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - 1/3
• 8. Reach with hands and arms - 2/3

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted:

• 1. Up to 10 pounds - 1/3
• 2. Up to 25 pounds - 1/3
• 3. Up to 50 pounds - 1/3
• 4. Up to 100 pounds - 1/3
• 5. More than 100 pounds - 1/3

This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:

• 1. Work near moving mechanical parts - 1/3
• 2. Fumes or airborne particles - 2/3
• 3. Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3

Diversity and Inclusion

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or caregiver fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.