TEAM LEAD Respiratory Therapist RRT

IHA; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 46,838 - 71,635; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA, part of Trinity Health Of New England, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Lead to supervise staff and help run the Respiratory Therapy department on the 12-hour night shift.

The role requires leadership experience, an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care, an MA license, and current NBRC credentials as an RRT; BLS/NRP required, ACLS recommended. Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care and MA licensure.
• NBRC certification as RRT required; BLS and NRP (or within 90 days)
• 3+ years respiratory care experience; 2+ years in critical care; prior lead/supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and staff supervision of respiratory therapy and BG Lab operations.
• Serve as liaison for the department when the manager is not present.
• Perform quality audits/data collection via chart reviews and staff interviews.
• Participate in hiring, orientation, and training of department staff

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Quality audits

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Description

Help lead our Respiratory team at Mercy Medical Center, part of Trinity Health Of New England!

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Night Shift

Description

Help lead our Respiratory team at Mercy Medical Center, part of Trinity Health Of New England!

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

Position Purpose

Perform all duties associated with staff Respiratory Therapist plus supervision of staff Therapists.

What You Will Do

• Clinical and general supervision of respiratory therapy and BG Lab operations
• Serves as the key liaison for the respiratory therapy department when manager is not present
• Performs quality audits/data collection as assigned via different methods such as chart reviews, staff interviews
• Participates in the hiring, orientation, and training of the department staff

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Care, minimum of a two-year Associate's Degree
• Current State of MA Respiratory Therapist License
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in respiratory care and two (2) + years in critical care. Requires one (1) + years of previous and progressively more responsible experience in a lead or supervisory role
• NBRC certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required. Current BLS and NRP (or obtained within 90 days of hire date); ACLS recommended

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

$34-52/hr

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. 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.