Respiratory Therapist, 36hr Nights

UMass Memorial Health•Leominster, MA

About The Position

This position provides all aspects of respiratory therapy in accordance with Respiratory Care Department policies and procedures. The Respiratory Therapist works with considerable independence to perform routine and complex patient care in assigned areas, providing evidence-based, patient-focused care in a collaborative environment. The role is scheduled for 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with weekdays and weekends included in the schedule. The hiring range is $30.53–$54.96 based on a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week; offers vary based on scheduled hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. A signing bonus may be available, subject to eligibility confirmation during the interview process. The position works as part of a healthcare team and provides care across the continuum, including respiratory therapies, ventilatory support, emergency response, patient and staff education, equipment operation, and documentation. All responsibilities are considered essential job functions.

Requirements

Associate of Science in Respiratory Care.
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Current Massachusetts State Respiratory Care License.
Current Basic Life Support certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification, required within three months of employment.
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certification, required within three months of employment.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification, required within three months of employment.
Ability to assess patients and make appropriate therapeutic recommendations throughout the continuum of care, from admission to discharge, including floor therapies, mechanical ventilation, and blood gas interpretation.
Ability to read, write, and speak clearly in English.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree or higher.
NBRC specialty credential, such as ACCS, SDS, NPS, or RPFT.
Current AE-C (Certified Asthma Educator) certification.
Minimum of two years of acute care experience.

Responsibilities

Work as part of a team to ensure optimal patient care.
Review patients’ electronic medical records for relevant history, reason for admission, laboratory and radiological data, and current orders.
Administer aerosolized medications.
Draw and analyze arterial blood gases and report critical values according to hospital policy.
Consult with physicians about effective therapies and recommend ways to enhance patient care, consistent with physician orders; communicate recommendations to appropriate healthcare team members.
Monitor patients’ physiological responses to therapy and consult physicians if adverse reactions occur.
Provide emergency care, including assistance with intubation and participation in Rapid Response Team, High Risk Delivery, and Code Team responses.
Inspect, test, clean, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment according to department policy.
Demonstrate and teach respiratory care procedures to new staff, other healthcare personnel, patients, and patients’ families.
Provide clinical and general guidance to new, agency, per-diem, and student therapy personnel.
Directly supervise respiratory therapy students.
Set up and operate basic oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilators, CPAP/Bi-level support, NIPPV, and high-flow oxygen therapy devices in accordance with department policy and procedures.
Maintain required patient and department records in the electronic medical record and medical administration record, and follow hospital medication-administration policies and procedures.
Participate in departmental quality assurance programs.
Maintain current knowledge of respiratory care techniques, developments, and issues through educational meetings, lectures, and conferences.
Provide verbal reports covering diagnosis, significant medical history, reason for admission, treatment goals and plans, response to treatment, and suggestions for optimizing the treatment plan.
Set up and operate devices such as a body plethysmograph in accordance with department policy and procedures.
Comply with departmental policies, procedures, objectives, health and safety requirements, and quality-improvement practices.
Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrate respect for diverse views and contribute to a professional, tolerant, civil, and accepting environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and perform other similar and related duties as required or directed.