Respiratory Therapist RRT / CRT

IHA; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Excellent benefits starting day 1

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver bedside respiratory care under the Respiratory Care Department. You will administer therapies, monitor patients, and adjust treatments according to physician orders.

The role requires an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care, CT license, and NBRC credentials; you will work 12-hour night shifts with a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 and comprehensive benefits. Excellent team environment and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Care with a two-year Associate's Degree.
• Current CT Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• RRT or CRT certification from NBRC is required.
• Thorough knowledge of respiratory care procedures and patient care techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care with independent clinical judgment.
• Serve as a technical resource to physicians and healthcare staff.
• Set up, operate and manage respiratory equipment (ventilators, CPAP/NIPPV, HFOT).
• Manage patients on invasive ventilation modes (AC, PSV, PC, APRV, Bi-level).

Skills

Independent clinical judgment

Technical resource to physicians

Ventilator management

Invasive ventilation management

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

CT Respiratory Care Practitioner license

NBRC RRT or CRT certification

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Night Shift

Description

***SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $15,000 FOR NEW COLLEAGUE!***

Position Purpose

The Respiratory Therapist shall be responsible for the administration of respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department

What You Will Do

• Function clinically with a considerable amount of independent judgment regarding the delivery of quality patient care
• Serve as a technical resource person to the physicians and other health care workers, with regard to current practices in respiratory care
• Set up, operate and manage patient care on respiratory related equipment such as mechanical ventilators, NIPPV/CPAP, or High Flow Oxygen devices
• Manage patients on invasive mechanical ventilation modes (AC, PSV, PC, APRV, Bi-level)

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Care, minimum of a two-year Associate's Degree
• Current State of CT Respiratory Care Practitioner License
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Thorough knowledge of the procedures and patient care techniques involved in the delivery of respiratory care

Position Highlights And Benefits

• 36hr, three 12hr shifts per week 7p-7a (full time).
• Excellent shift, weekend and Holiday differentials apply
• ***SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $15,000 FOR NEW COLLEAGUE!***
• Excellent benefits starting day 1

Pay Range

$30-48/hr

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education, including CRT vs. RRT. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Ministry/Facility Information

Mercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital, a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center and Brightside for Families and Children, an outpatient service offering counseling and family support programs

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.