Respiratory Therapist, 36hr Days

UMass Memorial Health; Clinton (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join the team in Clinton, MA. The role involves administering therapies, reviewing patient records, and providing guidance to staff and students under supervision.

Must hold an AS in Respiratory Care with RRT NBRC credential and MA license; BLS/ACLS/NRP/PALS within 3 months; valid driver's license and 2+ years acute care experience preferred. Signing bonus may apply.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Respiratory Care (required).
• Current RRT credential NBRC (required).
• Massachusetts state Respiratory Care License (required).
• Basic Life Support (required).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (required within 3 months).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (required within 3 months).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (required within 3 months).
• Valid driver's license with access to reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team to ensure optimal patient care.
• Review electronic medical records for admission reasons and data.
• Administer aerosolized medications as prescribed.
• Draw and interpret arterial blood gases and report critical values.
• Consult physicians on therapy effectiveness and recommendations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

AS in Respiratory Care

RRT NBRC credential

MA Respiratory Care License

Job description

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: Holidays - Every Third Holiday, Weekends - Every Third Weekend

Scheduled Hours: 7am to 7pm

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 36

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.

$7500 Sign On Bonus!

Major Responsibilities

1. Works as part of a team to ensure optimal patient care.
2. Reviews patients electronic medical record for appropriate history, reason for admission, pertinent laboratory/radiological data, current orders.
3. Administers aerosolized medications.
4. Draws and analyzes Arterial Blood Gases. Reports Critical Values per hospital policy.
5. Consults with physician staff concerning the most efficacious forms of therapy and makes recommendations to enhance patient care.
6. Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy and consults with physician if adverse reactions occur.
7. Provides emergency care including assisting with intubation, Rapid Response Team, High Risk Delivery and Code Team.
8. Inspects, tests, cleans, and maintains respiratory therapy equipment as per department policy.
9. Demonstrates and instructs respiratory care procedures to new staff, other healthcare personnel, patients, and patient's families.
10. Provides clinical and general guidance to new, agency, per‑diem, and student therapy personnel.
11. Provides direct supervision for respiratory therapy students.
12. 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.
13. Maintains all necessary patient and department records on the electronic medical record and medical administration record. Follows hospital policy/procedure regarding patient medication administration.
14. Participates in departmental quality assurance programs.
15. Maintains up‑to‑date knowledge of current techniques, developments, and issues in respiratory care through attendance at educational meetings, lectures, and conferences.
16. 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.
17. Sets up and operates devices such as a body plethysmograph in accordance with department policy and procedures.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

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

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 State Respiratory Care License
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (required within 3 months of employment)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (required within 3 months of employment)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (required within 3 months of employment)
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license recognized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and access to a reliable, insured vehicle

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science or higher
• Specialty credential issued by the NBRC (ACCS, SDS, NPS, or RPFT)
• AE‑C Certification

Experience/Skills (Required)

• Minimum two (2) years of acute care experience
• Ability to assess patients and make appropriate therapeutic recommendations along the continuum of care from admission to discharge including all aspects of respiratory care from floor therapies to mechanical ventilation and blood gas interpretation
• Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English.

Preferred

• Five (5) years of acute care experience

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

Work is considered sedentary. Position requires work indoors in a normal office environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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.