NICU/PICU Respiratory Clinician, 36 Hours Nights, Memorial Campus

Umass Memorial Health Caregiver

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $42.79 - $62.49

Schedule Details: Holidays - Every Third Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled Hours: 1915-0715

Shift: 3 - Night Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 36

Cost Center: 10010 - 1710 Respiratory Therapy

Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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Administers various forms of respiratory modalities in accordance with the policies and procedures of the respiratory care department.

Major Responsibilities

1. Sets up and monitors equipment for transcutaneous CO2 monitoring (TCM). Assists with troubleshooting, education, and training.

2. If needed will help monitor and maintain the difficult airway carts in the NICU and PICU areas. Identifies and assesses potential high-risk airway patients, participates on code airway team.

3. Coordinates care of the pediatric cystic fibrosis patient population and collaborates with the pediatric pulmonary team.

4. Attends high risk deliveries.

5. Will assist with all initial and subsequent endotracheal tube securement.

6. Will assist with orientation and training of new staff in the NICU and pediatric care areas. Coordinates cross campus training, integration, and standardization of NICU and Pediatric respiratory care services, equipment, and coverage.

7. Will be part of the transport team and be required to go on external transports via ambulance or helicopter.

8. Will be an active participant in multidisciplinary rounds- presenting the respiratory portion.

9. Provides recommendations to manager or supervisor for the most efficient utilization of assigned personnel. Relays work instruction from the supervisor.

10. Will float to adult ICU's, pediatric floors or emergency room when needed.

11. Performs all responsibilities of a Respiratory Clinician.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.

2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.

3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.

4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.

5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.

6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education:

Required: 1. Must be a registered respiratory therapist. 2. Current MA license. 3. Current certification in Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP).

Preferred: 1. Current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Experience/Skills:

Required: 1. Minimum of 1 year of experience in neonatal and pediatric critical and emergency respiratory care, including specialty procedures and therapies. 2. Demonstrates strong communication, time utilization, and problem-solving skills. 3. Technical and computer skills.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

II. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Work is considered medium work. Position requires work indoors in all clinical areas and a normal office environment. Exerting 2050 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Includes lifting occasionally, standing and walking frequently.

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.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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