Respiratory Therapist - Day Shift, Acute Care Impact

UMass Memorial Health; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Therapy team. The role involves coordinating patient care, reviewing medical records, and administering respiratory therapies in a high-acuity setting.

Qualified candidates will have an AS in Respiratory Care, NBRC RRT, MA license, BLS, and ACLS/NRP/PALS certifications either current or obtained within required timelines. This is a full-time, on-site position with shift details noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care required.
• Current NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Massachusetts State Respiratory Care License active.
• BLS certification current.
• ACLS certification required within 3 months of employment.
• NRP certification required within 3 months of employment.
• PALS certification required within 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Works as part of a team to ensure optimal patient care.
• Reviews patients electronic medical record for history, reason for admission, labs and orders.
• Administers aerosolized medications.
• Draws and analyzes arterial blood gases and reports critical values.
• Consults with physician staff to optimize therapy and communicates recommendations to the healthcare team.

Skills

English proficiency

Acute care experience

Education

Associate of Science in Respiratory Care

RRT credential NBRC

Massachusetts State Respiratory Care License

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Therapy team. The role involves coordinating patient care, reviewing medical records, and administering respiratory therapies in a high-acuity setting.

Qualified candidates will have an AS in Respiratory Care, NBRC RRT, MA license, BLS, and ACLS/NRP/PALS certifications either current or obtained within required timelines. This is a full-time, on-site position with shift details noted in the posting.