Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem, Marlborough Campus

Hahhh; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 39,110 - 70,409; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus may be available

Supports professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Hahhh seeks a Respiratory Therapist for a Per Diem position in Marlborough, Massachusetts. The role involves delivering respiratory care and demonstrating excellent customer service. Candidates must have a valid Massachusetts license, be a graduate of an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care, and hold a current BLSHP certification. The hiring range is competitive at $28.39 - $51.11 per hour, and shifts may vary including weekends. This position contributes to the care needs of diverse patient populations with a commitment to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the state of Massachusetts in respiratory care.
• Shifts may vary between 0545-1800 or 1745-0615 on weekdays and weekends.
• Ability to provide care to all age groups from perinatal to geriatric.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
• Documents all care activity performed in the hospital EMR system.
• Participates in hospital performance improvement activities.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Competency in delivery of respiratory therapies

Documenting care in EMR system

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care

Licensed in the state of Massachusetts

BLSHP certification

Job description

Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem page is loaded## Respiratory Therapist, Per Diemremote type: On-site (100% Onsite)locations: Marlborough, MAtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R26104997# **Exemption Status:**Non-Exempt**Hiring Range:**$28.39 - $51.11Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s **experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations**.**Schedule Details:**Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)**Scheduled Hours:**0545-1800 or 1745-0615**Shift:**4 - Mixed Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)**Hours:**0**Cost Center:**10021 - 1710 Respiratory TherapyThis 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 20,000 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.The therapist is expected to be able to perform all modes of Respiratory care as defined in the department policy and procedure manual. These tasks will include, but are not limited to, delivery of small volume nebulizers, drawing of arterial blood gases, maintaining artificial airways and mechanical ventilation. The therapist must be competent to deliver these therapies to all age groups ranging from perinatal to geriatric.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 MassachusettsUnless 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 - 2/3This 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 - 1/3This 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 1/3All 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.# #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.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 20,000 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.