Respiratory Therapist: 12-Hour Day Shift with Sign-On Bonus

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to monitor patients on mechanical ventilation and provide respiratory support across campuses. The role includes assisting during intubations and bronchoscopies, establishing treatment plans, and performing blood gas analyses.

A $10,000 sign-on bonus may be available for external hires. Requirements include current MA respiratory license, NBRC RRT credential, and an associate degree in Respiratory Care.

Qualifications

• Critical care experience and strong technical skills required.
• Strong knowledge of respiratory modalities and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and supports patients on mechanical ventilation.
• Assists physician/anesthesia during intubations and procedures.
• Sets up and monitors ventilators and oxygen delivery systems.
• Obtains arterial blood gases and performs related blood sampling.
• Coordinates airway management and code airway readiness.

Skills

Critical Care

Ventilator management

Technical skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care

Massachusetts respiratory license

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Tools

NBRC standards

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to monitor patients on mechanical ventilation and provide respiratory support across campuses. The role includes assisting during intubations and bronchoscopies, establishing treatment plans, and performing blood gas analyses.

A $10,000 sign-on bonus may be available for external hires. Requirements include current MA respiratory license, NBRC RRT credential, and an associate degree in Respiratory Care.