Respiratory Therapist, 24hrs Nights

ummh; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care in a team-focused hospital setting. The role includes administering medications, monitoring ABGs, and collaborating with physicians to optimize therapy per policy.

The position requires an AS degree in Respiratory Care, NBRC RRT credential, and MA licensure, with a preference for experienced professionals capable of supervising students and per-diem staff.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory care required.
• Current RRT credential from NBRC.
• Massachusetts license to practice respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of respiratory therapy per department policies.
• Review patient records and orders for appropriate care.
• Administer aerosolized medications and monitor therapy.
• Draw and analyze ABGs and report critical values.
• Consult with physicians to optimize therapy and dosages.
• Supervise students and agency staff; provide training as needed.
• Maintain equipment and documentation in the EMR.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Associate of Science in Respiratory Care

RRT credential

Massachusetts licensure in Respiratory Care

Tools

Mechanical ventilators

CPAP/Bi-level support

Oxygen therapy devices

Job description

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health?

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $28.30 - $50.94 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations .

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled Hours: 7pm-7am

Shift: 3 - Night Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 24

Cost Center: 24050 - 1710 Respiratory Therapy

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.

This position is responsible for providing all aspects of respiratory therapy in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Respiratory Care Department. Works with considerable independence to perform routine and complex patient care in all assigned areas. The respiratory therapist provides evidence-based patient focused care in a collaborative environment.

I. Major Responsibilities:

• Works as part of a team to ensure optimal patient care.
• Reviews patients electronic medical record for appropriate history, reason for admission, pertinent laboratory/radiological data, current orders.
• Administers aerosolized medications.
• Draws and analyzes Arterial Blood Gases. Reports Critical Values per hospital policy.
• Consults with physician staff concerning the most efficacious forms of therapy and makes recommendations to enhance patient care (such as type, method, duration of therapy, suggested medications/dosages) compatible with physician orders and communicates these effectively with appropriate members of the healthcare team.
• Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy (such as vital signs, arterial blood gases), and consults with physician if adverse reactions occur.
• Provides emergency care including assisting with intubation, Rapid Response Team, High Risk Delivery and Code Team.
• Inspects, tests, cleans, and maintains respiratory therapy equipment as per department policy.
• Demonstrates and instructs respiratory care procedures to new staff, other healthcare personnel, patients, and patient's families.
• Provides clinical and general guidance to new, agency, per-diem, and student therapy personnel.
• Provides direct supervision for respiratory therapy students.
• Sets up and operates devices such as basic oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilators, CPAP/Bi-level support, NIPPV, high flow oxygen therapy in accordance with department policy and procedures.
• Maintains all necessary patient and department records on the electronic medical record and medical administration record. Follows hospital policy/procedure regarding patient medication administration.
• Participates in departmental quality assurance programs.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current techniques, developments, and issues in respiratory care through attendance at educational meetings, lectures, and conferences.
• Provides verbal reports including diagnosis, significant past medical history, reason(s) for admission, treatment goals and plans, patient's response to treatment, and suggestions to optimize patient's treatment plan.
• Sets up and operates devices such as a body plethysmograph in accordance with department policy and procedures.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• 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.
• Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• Associate of Science in Respiratory Care
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Current Massachusetts