NICU/PICU Clinician, 36 hours Nights

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Administers various forms of respiratory modalities in accordance with the policies and procedures of the respiratory care department.

Requirements

Must a registered respiratory therapist.
Current MA license.
Current certification in Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP).
Minimum of 1 year of experience in neonatal and pediatric critical and emergency respiratory care, including specialty procedures and therapies.
Demonstrates strong communication, time utilization, and problem-solving skills.
Technical and computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Responsibilities

Sets up and monitors equipment for transcutaneous CO2 monitoring (TCM). Assists with troubleshooting, education, and training.
If needed will help monitor and maintain the difficult airway carts in the NICU and PICU areas. Identifies and assesses potential high-risk airway patients, participates on code airway team.
Coordinates care of the pediatric cystic fibrosis patient population and collaborates with the pediatric pulmonary team.
Attends high risk deliveries.
Will assist with all initial and subsequent endotracheal tube securement.
Will assist with orientation and training of new staff in the NICU and pediatric care areas. Coordinates cross campus training, integration, and standardization of NICU and Pediatric respiratory care services, equipment, and coverage.
Will be part of the transport team and be required to go on external transports via ambulance or helicopter.
Will be an active participant in multidisciplinary rounds- presenting the respiratory portion.
Provides recommendations to manager or supervisor for the most efficient utilization of assigned personnel. Relays work instruction from the supervisor.
Will float to adult ICU’s, pediatric floors or emergency room when needed.
Performs all responsibilities of a Respiratory Clinician.
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.