Senior Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

UMass Memorial Health; Groton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory care and ventilatory support on a 12-hour shift pattern across campuses. The role requires ongoing credentialing, with a focus on patient safety and adherence to NBRC standards.

Responsibilities include assisting with airway management, evaluating gas exchange, and implementing treatment plans per department protocols, while ensuring high-quality care for patients across various units.

Qualifications

• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care.
• Massachusetts license expected within 2 months after hire date.
• Must maintain a current MA license.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation certification – Memorial Campus.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and supports patients on mechanical ventilation and provides respiratory support.
• Assists during intubations and bronchoscopies when needed.
• Establishes and modifies treatment plans per department protocols.
• Obtains arterial blood gases and draws blood for gas analysis.
• Sets up and monitors ventilators and oxygen delivery equipment.

Skills

Critical Care

Tech & IT skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care

Massachusetts license in progress

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory care and ventilatory support on a 12-hour shift pattern across campuses. The role requires ongoing credentialing, with a focus on patient safety and adherence to NBRC standards.

Responsibilities include assisting with airway management, evaluating gas exchange, and implementing treatment plans per department protocols, while ensuring high-quality care for patients across various units.