Respiratory Therapist

Position PurposeThe Respiratory Therapist shall be responsible for the administration of respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care DepartmentAll candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.What you will do Function clinically with a considerable amount of independent judgment regarding the delivery of quality patient careServe as a technical resource person to the physicians and other health care workers, with regard to current practices in respiratory careSet up, operate and manage patient care on respiratory related equipment such as mechanical ventilators, NIPPV/CPAP, or High Flow Oxygen devicesManage patients on invasive mechanical ventilation modes (AC, PSV, PC, APRV, Bi-level)Minimum QualificationsGraduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Care, minimum of a two-year Associate's DegreeCurrent State of MA Respiratory Therapist LicenseNBRC certification as RRT or CRTCurrent BLS and NRP (or obtained within 90 days of hire date); ACLS recommendedPosition Highlights and Benefits36hr, three 12hr shifts per week 7p-7a (full time). Shift, Weekend and Holiday differentials applySIGN ON BONUS up to $15,000 for new ColleagueExcellent benefits starting day 1Ministry/Facility InformationMercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. xhyhwjd 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