Respiratory Therapist

Position Purpose Perform all duties associated with staff Respiratory Therapist 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). Shift, Weekend and Holiday differentials apply ***SIGN ON BONUS up to $15,000 for new Colleague*** Excellent benefits starting day 1 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