Respiratory Therapist, HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital - 32 hours, Nights

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At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

This position is responsible for providing all aspects of respiratory therapy in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Respiratory Care Department. Works with considerable independence to perform routine and complex patient care in all assigned areas. The respiratory therapist provides evidence-based patient focused care in a collaborative environment.

$10,000 Sign On Bonus - A member of Talent Acquisition can discuss eligibility and details

Major Responsibilities:

1. Works as part of a team to ensure optimal patient care.
2. Reviews patients electronic medical record for appropriate history, reason for admission, pertinent laboratory/radiological data, current orders.
3. Administers aerosolized medications.
4. Draws and analyzes Arterial Blood Gases. Reports Critical Values per hospital policy.
5. Consults with physician staff concerning the most efficacious forms of therapy and makes recommendations to enhance patient care (such as type, method, duration of therapy, suggested medications/dosages) compatible with physician orders and communicates these effectively with appropriate members of the healthcare team.

Position Qualifications:

Required:
1. Associate of Science in Respiratory Care
2. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
3. Current Massachusetts State Respiratory Care License
4. Basic Life Support Certification
5. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (required within 3 months of employment)
6. Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (required within 3 months of employment)
7. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (required within 3 months of employment)

Preferred:
1. Bachelor of Science or higher
2. Specialty credential issued by the NBRC (ACCS, SDS, NPS, or RPFT)
3. AE-C Certification

Experience/Skills:

Required:
1. Ability to assess patients and make appropriate therapeutic recommendations along the continuum of care from admission to discharge including all aspects of respiratory care from floor therapies to mechanical ventilation and blood gas interpretation
2. Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English.

Preferred:
1. Two (2) years of acute care experience

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $27.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person