Respiratory Therapist - Day Shift, Onsite + Sign-On Bonus

HAHHH; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health, University Campus, Worcester, MA, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 36-hour weekly day shift. The role involves administering respiratory modalities, monitoring ventilated patients, and assisting with procedures across campuses.

The position requires MA licensure, NBRC RRT credential, and an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care, plus BCLS and neonatal resuscitation certifications. A sign-on bonus may apply for external hires.

Qualifications

• Current MA respiratory license.
• New graduates have 2 months after hire date to become a registered respiratory therapist as a condition of employment/termination.
• Current NBRC RRT credential for new hires.
• Minimum of an Associate’s degree or equivalent in Respiratory Care.
• Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support or equivalent.
• Current certification in Neonatal Resuscitation – Memorial Campus

Responsibilities

• Monitors and supports patients on mechanical ventilation.
• Provides respiratory support and CPR as required.
• Assists physician/anesthesia during intubations.
• Assists physicians performing bronchoscopies and percutaneous dilatational tracheotomies at the bedside under bronchoscopic guidance.
• Establishes treatment plans and modifies therapy according to department protocols.
• Obtains arterial blood gases and performs blood draws for gas analysis.
• Sets up and monitors equipment for ventilatory support and oxygen delivery.
• Coordinates and maintains difficult airway carts and participates on code airway team.
• Performs resting and trending pulse oximetry as needed.

Skills

Critical Care experience

Technical skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care

NBRC RRT credential

Job description

UMass Memorial Health, University Campus, Worcester, MA, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 36-hour weekly day shift. The role involves administering respiratory modalities, monitoring ventilated patients, and assisting with procedures across campuses.

The position requires MA licensure, NBRC RRT credential, and an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care, plus BCLS and neonatal resuscitation certifications. A sign-on bonus may apply for external hires.