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Location

Leominster, MA | United States

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Job description

Requisition #: 239960
Title:  Respiratory Therapist, Reg, 36 Hours, Nights
Department: Respiratory Therapy Location:  UMass Memorial Clinton Hospital Grade: 21A
Posting Date: 06/23/2023
Shift: 3rd 
Status:  Non-Exempt
Union:  HNUNX
Hours: 36
Shift Length: 12

$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS!!!!

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing all aspects of respiratory therapy in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Respiratory Care Department. Works with considerable independence to perform routine and complex patient care in all assigned areas. The respiratory therapist provides evidence-based patient focused care in a collaborative environment.

1. Major Responsibilities:
2. Works as part of a team to ensure optimal patient care.
3. Reviews patients electronic medical record for appropriate history, reason for admission, pertinent laboratory/radiological data, current orders.
4. Administers aerosolized medications.
5. Draws and analyzes Arterial Blood Gases. Reports Critical Values per hospital policy.
6. Consults with physician staff concerning the most efficacious forms of therapy and makes recommendations to enhance patient care (such as type, method, duration of therapy, suggested medications/dosages) compatible with physician orders and communicates these effectively with appropriate members of the healthcare team.
7. Monitors patient’s physiological responses to therapy (such as vital signs, arterial blood gases), and consults with physician if adverse reactions occur.
8. Provides emergency care including assisting with intubation, Rapid Response Team, High Risk Delivery and Code Team.
9. Inspects, tests, cleans, and maintains respiratory therapy equipment as per department policy.
10. Demonstrates and instructs respiratory care procedures to new staff, other healthcare personnel, patients, and patient’s families.
11. Provides clinical and general guidance to new, agency, per-diem, and student therapy personnel.
12. Provides direct supervision for respiratory therapy students.
13. Sets up and operates devices such as basic oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilators, CPAP/Bi-level support, NIPPV, high flow oxygen therapy in accordance with department policy and procedures.
14. Maintains all necessary patient and department records on the electronic medical record and medical administration record. Follows hospital policy/procedure regarding patient medication administration.
15. Participates in departmental quality assurance programs.
16. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current techniques, developments, and issues in respiratory care through attendance at educational meetings, lectures, and conferences.
17. Provides verbal reports including diagnosis, significant past medical history, reason(s) for admission, treatment goals and plans, patient’s response to treatment, and suggestions to optimize patient’s treatment plan.
18. Sets up and operates devices such as a body plethysmograph in accordance with department policy and procedures.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities :

1. Meets established productivity standards.
2. Facilitates and promotes the sharing of knowledge and content throughout departments.
3. Takes responsibility for ensuring that all work outcomes satisfy the UMass Memorial Health System True North.
4. The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital and serve as a role model for CARES values.
5. Adheres to change control processes.
6. Participates in cross training to optimize department resources.
7. Demonstrates excellent attendance and actively participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
8. Demonstrates a friendly, responsive, service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers.
9. Communicates ideas effectively. Shares information and keeps others properly informed. Gives, and is open to useful feedback.
10. Adheres to the HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital Code of Conduct and Behavior Standards and dress code.
11. Complies with established environment of care/safety policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.
12. Maintains and fosters an organized, clean and safe work environment.
13. Contributes to the development and application of process improvements.
14. Maintains a collaborative, team relationship with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the group’s achievement of goals and to help foster a positive work environment.
15. Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required or directed. Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to e mails on a regular basis.
16. Practices cost containment and fiscal responsibility through the efficient use of supplies, equipment, time, etc.

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 Standard of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.

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

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

  All responsibilities are essential job functions

• Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

1. Associate of Science in Respiratory Care
2. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
3. Current Massachusetts State Respiratory Care License
4. Basic Life Support Certification
5. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (required within 3 months of employment)
6. Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (required within 3 months of employment)
7. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (required within 3 months of employment)
8. Valid and unrestricted driver’s license recognized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and access to a reliable, insured vehicle

Preferred:

1. Bachelor of Science or higher
2. Specialty credential issued by the NBRC (ACCS, SDS, NPS, or RPFT)
3. AE-C Certification

Experience/Skills:

Required:

1. Minimum two (2) years of acute care experience
2. Ability to assess patients and make appropriate therapeutic recommendations along the continuum of care from admission to discharge including all aspects of respiratory care from floor therapies to mechanical ventilation and blood gas interpretation
3. Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English

Preferred:

1. Five (5) years of acute care experience

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.

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