Registered Respiratory Therapist - 36 Hour Rotating Day/ Night - 15K Sign-On Bonus!

Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist

JOB SUMMARY

Functions as a working shift resource to provide direct oversight, assistance, support and problem resolution to Respiratory Staff and may be scheduled for regular staff assignment as needed or requested. This includes organization of assignments and coverage of workloads. Department Respiratory Therapy Schedule Full Time, 36 Hour Rotating Day/ Night

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

Responsible for all essential functions listed for the Registered Respiratory Therapist. Possess, maintain and deliver high clinical standards in the assessment, administration, education, and observation of respiratory therapy as ordered by Licensed Independent Practitioners. Provide direct oversight, assistance, support, and problem resolution to respiratory staff in all aspects of respiratory care, including organization, assignment, and coverage of workloads. Responsible for resolving call offs while on site and making appropriate actions to assure adequate staffing levels for the following shift. Responsible to appropriately and timely address any issues or concerns that may develop. Provides coverage in the absence of department leadership. Act as a resource for development and troubleshooting for respiratory care staff. Actively supports and participates with clinical content and presentation of regularly scheduled intradepartmental meetings. Assist in the development of clinical care policies, procedures, and protocols. Ensure consistency in the application of those objectives. Assist in the on-going evaluation, in-servicing, and purchasing of both new and existing equipment and supplies, providing input into departmental selection and function to ensure appropriate usage, inventory, and cost effectiveness. Assist with respiratory rotations and clinical observations from multiple schools and disciplines, including but not limited to respiratory, nursing, emergency response, potential candidates, and high school programs. Assist with quality improvement initiatives including data development and data collection. Responsible to actively organize weekly department meetings and participate in other hospital meetings or committees as requested by Respiratory Leadership. Billing - reconciling daily billing Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Degree from an AMA approved program in respiratory therapy; bachelor's degree required. Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years' experience combined in both adult and neonatal (Level III NICU) critical care environment. Previous leadership experience with demonstrated clinical excellence required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Experience setting was/is in an academic teaching institution. Additional experience in Pulmonary Function Testing, Pulmonary Procedures and ECMO preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

Licensed in respiratory therapy by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. RRT RRT ACLS BLS NRP

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PREFERRED

RPFT Certified Instructor in one of the required certifications listed above KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs) Software/Hardware: EPIC, Proficient with Microsoft Office applications Other: Training: Must obtain sufficient annual continuing education to maintain MA respiratory license. Compensation Range $39.04- $58.00 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or "apps" job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Elizabeth's Medical Center