Respiratory Therapist

Trinity Health Of New England; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Full-time; 3x12h shifts per week

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care with independent judgment, operate ventilators and related equipment, and support physicians and staff.

The role requires Associate's degree, MA license, NBRC RRT/CRT, BLS/NRP; ACLS recommended. Shift pattern includes 36 hours weekly across three 12-hour shifts (7p-7a) with differentials and a sign-on bonus up to $15,000.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Care, minimum of a two-year Associate's Degree.
• Current State of MA Respiratory Therapist License.
• NBRC certification as RRT or CRT.
• Current BLS and NRP (or obtained within 90 days of hire date); ACLS recommended.

Responsibilities

• Function clinically with a considerable amount of independent judgment regarding the delivery of quality patient care.
• Serve as a technical resource person to the physicians and other health care workers, with regard to current practices in respiratory care.
• Set up, operate and manage patient care on respiratory related equipment such as mechanical ventilators, NIPPV/CPAP, or High Flow Oxygen devices.
• Manage patients on invasive mechanical ventilation modes (AC, PSV, PC, APRV, Bi-level)

Skills

Independent judgment

Technical resource

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

MA Respiratory Therapist License

NBRC RRT/CRT certification

BLS certification

NRP certification

Tools

Mechanical ventilators

NIPPV/CPAP

High Flow Oxygen devices

Job description

The Respiratory Therapist shall be responsible for the administration of respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department

What you will do

• Function clinically with a considerable amount of independent judgment regarding the delivery of quality patient care
• Serve as a technical resource person to the physicians and other health care workers, with regard to current practices in respiratory care
• Set up, operate and manage patient care on respiratory related equipment such as mechanical ventilators, NIPPV/CPAP, or High Flow Oxygen devices
• Manage patients on invasive mechanical ventilation modes (AC, PSV, PC, APRV, Bi-level)

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Care, minimum of a two-year Associate's Degree
• Current State of MA Respiratory Therapist License
• NBRC certification as RRT or CRT
• Current BLS and NRP (or obtained within 90 days of hire date); ACLS recommended

Position Highlights and Benefits

• 36hr, three 12hr shifts per week 7p-7a (full time). Shift, Weekend and Holiday differentials apply
• SIGN ON BONUS up to $15,000 for new Colleague

Ministry/Facility Information

Mercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital, a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center and Brightside for Families and Children, an outpatient service offering counseling and family support programs