Respiratory Therapist — Ventilation & Patient Care Expert

UMass Memorial Health; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 39,110 - 70,409; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist. The role requires proficiency across all modes of respiratory care, including ABG draws, artificial airways, and mechanical ventilation, with care spanning perinatal to geriatric patients.

The position is non-exempt, with a mixed shift and a schedule including weekdays and weekends. Licensure in MA and BLS-Healthcare are required, and employment emphasizes quality, documentation in EMR, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must be graduate of an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Licensed in Massachusetts in respiratory care.
• Current BLS Healthcare Providers certification.
• CEU maintenance per MA licensure rules.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
• Documents care activity and charges in the hospital EMR system.
• Participates in department performance improvement activities.
• Demonstrates competency in arterial blood gas machines.
• Demonstrates competency in ventilators and related equipment.
• Adheres to hospital Standards of Behavior.
• Completes annual competencies.

Skills

Customer service

EMR documentation

Quality improvement

Professionalism

Education

AMA approved school of Respiratory Care

Tools

Arterial blood gas equipment

Mechanical ventilators

V60 NIPPV

High Flow systems

Job description

UMass Memorial Health in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist. The role requires proficiency across all modes of respiratory care, including ABG draws, artificial airways, and mechanical ventilation, with care spanning perinatal to geriatric patients.

The position is non-exempt, with a mixed shift and a schedule including weekdays and weekends. Licensure in MA and BLS-Healthcare are required, and employment emphasizes quality, documentation in EMR, and patient-centered care.