U Mass Memorial Health
Respiratory Therapist, Full Time, Days, 36 Hours
U Mass Memorial Health, Southbridge, Massachusetts, us, 01550
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Exemption Status:Non-Exempt
Schedule Details:Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend
Scheduled Hours:7a to 7p
Shift:1 - Day Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)
Hours:36
Cost Center:25080 - 1710 Respiratory Therapy
This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.Everyone Is a Caregiver
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.$10,000 Sign on Bonus!! A Talent Acquisition Consultant will discuss with you the details as well as your eligibility for the sign on bonus during the recruitment process"I. Major Responsibilities:1. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.2. Appropriately documents all care activity performed and charges in the hospital EMR system3. Participates in hospital and departmental performance improvement activities4. Demonstrates competency in utilization and maintenance of arterial blood gas machines.5. Demonstrates competency in proper set up and utilization of all mechanical ventilators6. Demonstrates competency in proper set up and utilization of the V60 NIPPV7. Demonstrates competency in proper set up and utilization of all High Flow Oxygen Therapy systems8. Demonstrates competency in the disinfection, transport and set up of all non-disposable equipment.9. Adheres to the Hospitals' Standards of Behavior.10. Completes all hospital and department annual competencies.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.II. Position Qualifications:License/Certification/Education:Required:1. Must be a graduate of an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care.2. Licensed in the state of Massachusetts in respiratory care3. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers (BLSHP).4. Maintenance of CEU's in accordance with the regulation of licensure in the state of MassachusettsUnless 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.2/37. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - 1/38. Reach with hands and arms - 2/3This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted:1. Up to 10 pounds - 1/32. Up to 25 pounds - 1/33. Up to 50 pounds - 1/34. Up to 100 pounds - 1/35. More than 100 pounds - 1/3This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:1. Work near moving mechanical parts - 1/32. Fumes or airborne particles - 2/33. Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3
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're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.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.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
Exemption Status:Non-Exempt
Schedule Details:Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend
Scheduled Hours:7a to 7p
Shift:1 - Day Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)
Hours:36
Cost Center:25080 - 1710 Respiratory Therapy
This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.Everyone Is a Caregiver
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.$10,000 Sign on Bonus!! A Talent Acquisition Consultant will discuss with you the details as well as your eligibility for the sign on bonus during the recruitment process"I. Major Responsibilities:1. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.2. Appropriately documents all care activity performed and charges in the hospital EMR system3. Participates in hospital and departmental performance improvement activities4. Demonstrates competency in utilization and maintenance of arterial blood gas machines.5. Demonstrates competency in proper set up and utilization of all mechanical ventilators6. Demonstrates competency in proper set up and utilization of the V60 NIPPV7. Demonstrates competency in proper set up and utilization of all High Flow Oxygen Therapy systems8. Demonstrates competency in the disinfection, transport and set up of all non-disposable equipment.9. Adheres to the Hospitals' Standards of Behavior.10. Completes all hospital and department annual competencies.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.II. Position Qualifications:License/Certification/Education:Required:1. Must be a graduate of an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care.2. Licensed in the state of Massachusetts in respiratory care3. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers (BLSHP).4. Maintenance of CEU's in accordance with the regulation of licensure in the state of MassachusettsUnless 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.2/37. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - 1/38. Reach with hands and arms - 2/3This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted:1. Up to 10 pounds - 1/32. Up to 25 pounds - 1/33. Up to 50 pounds - 1/34. Up to 100 pounds - 1/35. More than 100 pounds - 1/3This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:1. Work near moving mechanical parts - 1/32. Fumes or airborne particles - 2/33. Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3
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're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.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.If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.