Respiratory Therapist, Full Time, 36Hours, Evenings

Hahhh; Webster (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Central Massachusetts is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist in Webster. This role involves providing exceptional patient care, ensuring proper equipment management, and contributing to departmental improvement. A competitive salary and a $10,000 signing bonus are offered, emphasizing the importance of skilled respiratory staff in healthcare.

Benefits

Signing Bonus

Health Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Licensed in the state of Massachusetts in respiratory care.
• Current BLSHP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates customer service skills and accurately documents care activities.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and adheres to hospital standards.
• Demonstrates competencies in managing respiratory equipment.

Skills

Customer Service

Documentation

Performance Improvement

Equipment Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Graduate of AMA approved school of Respiratory Care

Licensed in Massachusetts in respiratory care

Current American Heart Association BLSHP certification

Job description

Respiratory Therapist, Full Time, 36Hours, Evenings page is loaded

Respiratory Therapist, Full Time, 36Hours, Evenings

Apply remote type On-site (100% Onsite) locations Webster, MA Southbridge, MA time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R24108629

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account .

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details:

Monday through Friday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend

Scheduled Hours:

7p to 7a

Shift:

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

Hours:

36

Cost Center:

25082 - 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 16,000 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.

$10,000 Sign on Bonus!! A Talent Acquisition Consultant will discuss with you the details as well as your eligibility for the sign on bonus during the recruitment process”

I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
2. Appropriately documents all care activity performed and charges in the hospital EMR system
3. Participates in hospital and departmental performance improvement activities
4. Demonstrates competency in utilization and maintenance of arterial blood gas machines.
5. Demonstrates competency in proper set up and utilization of all mechanical ventilators
6. Demonstrates competency in proper set up and utilization of the V60 NIPPV
7. Demonstrates competency in proper set up and utilization of all High Flow Oxygen Therapy systems
8. Demonstrates competency in the disinfection, transport and set up of all non-disposable equipment.
9. Adheres to the Hospitals’ Standards of Behavior.
10. Completes all hospital and department annual competencies.

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.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Must be a graduate of an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care.
2. Licensed in the state of Massachusetts in respiratory care
3. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers (BLSHP).
4. Maintenance of CEU’s in accordance with the regulation of licensure in the state of Massachusetts

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.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:
1. Stand - 2/3
2. Walk - 2/3
3. Sit - 1/3
4. Talk or hear - 1/3 to 2/3
5. Uses hands to finger, handle or feel - 1/3
6. Push/pull - 1/3 to 2/3
7. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - 1/3
8. Reach with hands and arms - 2/3

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted:
1. Up to 10 pounds - 1/3
2. Up to 25 pounds - 1/3
3. Up to 50 pounds - 1/3
4. Up to 100 pounds - 1/3
5. More than 100 pounds - 1/3

This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:
1. Work near moving mechanical parts - 1/3
2. Fumes or airborne particles - 2/3
3. Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3

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.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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.

Similar Jobs (5)

RN, Step Down Unit, 36hr, Nights

remote type On-site (100% Onsite) locations Southbridge, MA time type Full time posted on Posted 10 Days Ago

CT Technologist 24 hour 2:30p-11p

remote type On-site (100% Onsite) locations 2 Locations time type Part time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago

ECC, Psychiatric Nurse Liaison, Emergency Room, 36hrs, Nights

remote type On-site (100% Onsite) locations 2 Locations time type Full time posted on Posted 28 Days Ago

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or “caregiver” fills an important role for our patients and their families every day.

Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands.

We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.