Respiratory Therapist

The therapist is expected to be able to perform all modes of respiratory care as defined in the department policy and procedure manual. These tasks include delivery of small volume nebulizers, drawing of arterial blood gases, maintaining artificial airways and mechanical ventilation. The therapist must be competent to deliver these therapies to all age groups ranging from perinatal to geriatric. Hiring Range: $27.90 - $61.79. $5000 to $10,000 sign‑on bonus. A Talent Acquisition Consultant will discuss eligibility during the recruitment process. Full‑time, part‑time and per‑diem positions available. UMass Memorial Health Entities Medical Center - Worcester (University, Memorial, Hahnemann) Health Alliance - Clinton (Leominster) Marlboro Hospital Harrington Hospital (Southbridge, Webster) Community Healthlink - Worcester Community Medical Group (Doctor Offices) Major Responsibilities Demonstrates excellent customer service skills. Appropriately documents all care activity performed and charges in the hospital EMR system. Participates in hospital and departmental performance improvement activities. Demonstrates competency in utilization and maintenance of arterial blood gas machines. Demonstrates competency in proper set up and utilization of all mechanical ventilators. Demonstrates competency in proper set up and utilization of the V60 NIPPV. Demonstrates competency in proper set up and utilization of all high flow oxygen therapy systems. Demonstrates competency in disinfection, transport and set up of all non‑disposable equipment. Adheres to the hospitals' standards of behavior. Completes all hospital and department annual competencies. Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives. Attends variety of meetings, conferences and 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 a professional, tolerant, civil and accepting environment for all employees, patients and visitors. Maintains regular, reliable and predictable attendance. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed. Position Qualifications License/Certification/Education Must be a graduate of an AMA‑approved school of respiratory care. Licensed in the state of Massachusetts in respiratory care. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers (BLSHP). Maintenance of CEUs in accordance with the regulation of licensure in Massachusetts. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions Physical Activities Stand 2/3 of the time Walk 2/3 of the time Sit 1/3 of the time Talk or hear 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Uses hands to finger, handle or feel 1/3 of the time Push/pull 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl 1/3 of the time Reach with hands and arms 2/3 of the time Weight Lifting Requirements Up to 10 pounds 1/3 of the time Up to 25 pounds 1/3 of the time Up to 50 pounds 1/3 of the time Up to 100 pounds 1/3 of the time More than 100 pounds 1/3 of the time Environmental Conditions Work near moving mechanical parts 1/3 of the time Fumes or airborne particles 2/3 of the time Toxic or caustic chemicals up to 1/3 of the time All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health. If you share our standards of respect, we hope you will join our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr