Respiratory Therapist – Onsite, 12-Hour Days Sign-On Bonus

UMass Memorial Health; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Leominster, MA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 36-hour weekly day shift. The role provides all aspects of respiratory therapy, with responsibilities spanning patient assessment, medication administration, blood gas analysis, and emergency support within a collaborative healthcare team.

We require an Associate degree in Respiratory Care, NBRC RRT credential, MA Licensure, and current BLS/ACLS with additional NRP and PALS within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care as required education.
• Current RRT credential NBRC and MA license.
• BLS and ACLS within required timeframes.
• NRP and PALS within required timeframes.
• Valid MA driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provides all aspects of respiratory care per department policies.
• Reviews electronic medical records for history and orders.
• Administers aerosolized medications.
• Draws and analyzes arterial blood gases.
• Consults with physicians on therapy choices and durations.
• Monitors patient responses to therapy and communicates results.
• Provides emergency care including intubation support and rapid response involvement.
• Maintains and audits respiratory therapy equipment.
• Instructs staff, students and agency personnel in respiratory care procedures.
• Supervises respiratory therapy students and participates in quality assurance.

Skills

Acute care experience

Clinical assessment

English proficiency

Education

Associate of Science in Respiratory Care

RRT credential NBRC

Massachusetts state license for respiratory care

BLS Certification

ACLS within 3 months

NRP within 3 months

PALS within 3 months

Driver's license

Job description

UMass Memorial Health in Leominster, MA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a 36-hour weekly day shift. The role provides all aspects of respiratory therapy, with responsibilities spanning patient assessment, medication administration, blood gas analysis, and emergency support within a collaborative healthcare team.

We require an Associate degree in Respiratory Care, NBRC RRT credential, MA Licensure, and current BLS/ACLS with additional NRP and PALS within 3 months.