Respiratory Clinician II, 36 Hours, Days, Marlborough Campus

UMass Memorial Health•Marlborough, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Clinician II provides respiratory care across all age groups, from perinatal to geriatric, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Care includes delivery of small-volume nebulizers, arterial blood gas sampling, maintenance of artificial airways, and mechanical ventilation. The clinician is also expected to provide respiratory therapies using noninvasive ventilation and high-flow oxygen systems. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on day shift at the Marlborough Campus. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 0545–1815, with every third weekend and every third holiday. The role is non-exempt and represented by SHARE Marlborough. The stated hiring range is $33.59–$55.11 based on a 40-hour full-time schedule; compensation is prorated for reduced schedules and varies based on scheduled hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. A signing bonus may be available, with eligibility confirmed during the interview process.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
Licensed in respiratory care in the state of Massachusetts.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers (BLSHP).
Maintain continuing education units (CEUs) in accordance with Massachusetts licensure regulations.

Responsibilities

Provide respiratory care therapies as defined by department policies and procedures, including small-volume nebulizers, arterial blood gas sampling, artificial airway maintenance, and mechanical ventilation.
Deliver respiratory therapies to patients ranging from perinatal to geriatric.
Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
Document care activities and charges in the hospital EMR system.
Participate in hospital and departmental performance-improvement activities.
Demonstrate competency in the utilization and maintenance of arterial blood gas machines.
Set up and use mechanical ventilators, the V60 NIPPV, and high-flow oxygen therapy systems competently.
Disinfect, transport, and set up non-disposable equipment.
Adhere to hospital Standards of Behavior and complete annual hospital and department competencies.
Comply with departmental policies, procedures, and objectives; attend meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
Use quality improvement in daily operations and comply with health and safety regulations.
Promote professionalism, respect, tolerance, civility, and acceptance toward employees, patients, and visitors.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed.