Respiratory Therapist — Ventilator/ABG Expert (Sign-On Bonus)

C100 UMass Memorial Medical Center, Inc.; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Respiratory Therapist who can perform all modes of respiratory care across age groups, from perinatal to geriatric, in a fast-paced acute care setting. The role requires MA licensure, AMA-approved program, BLS, and ongoing CEUs; you will document in the EMR, participate in performance improvement, and maintain ventilators and ABG equipment.

A signing bonus may be available.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Licensed in the state of Massachusetts in respiratory care.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers (BLSHP).
• Maintenance of CEU’s in accordance with the regulation of licensure in the state of Massachusetts

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
• Documents care activity and charges in the hospital EMR.
• Participates in hospital and departmental performance improvement activities.
• Demonstrates competency in utilization and maintenance of arterial blood gas machines.
• Demonstrates competency in proper setup and utilization of all mechanical ventilators.
• Demonstrates competency in proper setup and utilization of the V60 NIPPV.
• Demonstrates competency in proper setup and utilization of all High Flow Oxygen Therapy systems.
• Demonstrates competency in the disinfection, transport and setup of all non-disposable equipment.
• Adheres to the Hospitals’ Standards of Behavior.
• Completes all hospital and department annual competencies.

Skills

Customer service

EMR documentation

Performance improvement

ABG analysis

Ventilator setup

NIPPV

Oxygen therapy

Infection control

Standards of Behavior

Competencies

Education

AMA approved school of Respiratory Care

Massachusetts respiratory care license

BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA)

CEU maintenance per MA licensure

Tools

EMR system

ABG machines

Ventilators

NIPPV devices

Oxygen delivery systems

Job description

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Respiratory Therapist who can perform all modes of respiratory care across age groups, from perinatal to geriatric, in a fast-paced acute care setting. The role requires MA licensure, AMA-approved program, BLS, and ongoing CEUs; you will document in the EMR, participate in performance improvement, and maintain ventilators and ABG equipment.

A signing bonus may be available.