Respiratory Therapist - $32-53 per hour

Tenet Massachusetts; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Job summary

Tenet Massachusetts is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to work nights in Worcester, MA. The role is a staff, full-time position with a 40-hour week schedule at Saint Vincent Hospital and related facilities.

Onboarding includes a background check, health screening, and drug test, with a potential sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 based on eligibility. The Respiratory Therapist will provide patient respiratory care, perform cardio-pulmonary diagnostics, and ensure quality control of equipment

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA accredited respiratory care program.
• CRT, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required.
• RRT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory care to patients.
• Performs diagnostic tests of the cardio-pulmonary system.
• Performs quality control on respiratory care equipment including I-STAT blood gas analyzers.
• Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient care

Education

AMA accredited respiratory care program

CRT, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications

RRT preferred

Job description

Tenet Massachusetts is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a job in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Staff

Up to $20,000Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility

Saint Vincent Hospital offers a whole new experience in health care. By combining our advanced, state-of-the-art facility with our commitment to providing the best quality of life to the many members of our Worcester community. Saint Vincent Hospital excels at offering the best care in a friendly atmosphere. From our advanced heart and vascular services, to our comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation programs, our robust surgical facility including our Da Vinci robotic surgery and Cyberknife technology, to our comfortable and compassionate women & infants programs - you don't have to travel far for high-quality health care: We're right here, in the heart of Worcester.

Onboarding Process:Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

Position Summary:

Provides respiratory care to patients. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Performs all aspects of respiratory care to include diagnostic test of the cardio-pulmonary system; performs quality control on all respiratory care equipment to include I-STAT blood gas analyzers.

Qualifications:

Education:
Required: Graduate of an AMA accredited respiratory care program.

Certifications:

Required: RCP or equivalent State licensure; CRT, ACLS, PALS, and NRP

Preferred: RRT

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

About Tenet Massachusetts

Facilities:

Saint Vincent Hospital – Worcester, MA

MetroWest Medical Center – Framingham, MA

Leonard Morse Hospital – Natick, MA (part of MWMC)

MA - SVH

Tenet’s Saint Vincent Hospital has been providing high-quality health care to Worcester and the surrounding communities for more than 125 years. At Saint Vincent Hospital, we believe you should have access to the treatments you need without having to travel far from home. We are proud to have been the first hospital in central Massachusetts to offer robotically assisted surgical procedures and minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacements. Among the distinctions that we have received include our designations as a Blue Distinction Center for

Cardiac Services, Bariatric Surgery, and both Knee and Hip Replacement. We continue to be leaders in state-of-the-art treatments like our CyberKnife Radiosurgery, and our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program which offers a unique, specialized approach to overcoming heart health challenges. Healthgrades awarded Saint Vincent Hospital #1 in Cardiology in the state and one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention in 2023 and 2024, which puts Saint Vincent Hospital in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention. At Saint Vincent Hospital, you can grow your career skills through a wide range of specialties, and help support the overall health of our community.

MA - MWMC

Tenet’s MetroWest Medical Center has been serving the community since we opened as the first public medical facility in Framingham in 1893. MetroWest Medical Center is comprised of Framingham Union Hospital and Leonard Morse Hospital, a unique behavioral health specialty center located in Natick dedicated to the mental health of our community. At Framingham Union Hospital, you’ll find comprehensive health care services for your entire family including 24-hour

emergency care, advanced cardiac care, high-tech cancer treatments, and advanced maternity care including our Special Care Level IIB nursery and high risky pregnancy care. MetroWest Medical Center was recognized by the Joint Commission with a Gold Seal of Approval, a symbol of quality that reflects our commitment to meeting performance standards and providing safe and effective patient care. Our skilled cardiac team has been recognized as one of Healthgrades’ America’s 100 best hospitals for Coronary Intervention and ranked among the top 5% in the nation for coronary interventional procedures in 2023. At MetroWest Medical Center, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team dedicated to improving the health of our community.