Registered Respiratory Therapist 36 Hour Rotating Day Night 15K Sign-On Bonus!

JOB SUMMARY:

Functions as a working shift resource to provide direct oversight assistance support and problem resolution to Respiratory Staff and may be scheduled for regular staff assignment as needed or requested. This includes organization of assignments and coverage of workloads.

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Schedule: Full Time 36 Hour Rotating Day/ Night

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Responsible for all essential functions listed for the Registered Respiratory Therapist.

• Possess maintain and deliver high clinical standards in the assessment administration education and observation of respiratory therapy as ordered by Licensed Independent Practitioners.
• Provide direct oversight assistance support and problem resolution to respiratory staff in all aspects of respiratory care including organization assignment and coverage of workloads.
• Responsible for resolving call offs while on site and making appropriate actions to assure adequate staffing levels for the following shift. Responsible to appropriately and timely address any issues or concerns that may develop. Provides coverage in the absence of department leadership.
• Act as a resource for development and troubleshooting for respiratory care staff. Actively supports and participates with clinical content and presentation of regularly scheduled intradepartmental meetings.
• Assist in the development of clinical care policies procedures and protocols. Ensure consistency in the application of those objectives.
• Assist in the on-going evaluation in-servicing and purchasing of both new and existing equipment and supplies providing input into departmental selection and function to ensure appropriate usage inventory and cost effectiveness.
• Assist with respiratory rotations and clinical observations from multiple schools and disciplines including but not limited to respiratory nursing emergency response potential candidates and high school programs.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives including data development and data collection.
• Responsible to actively organize weekly department meetings and participate in other hospital meetings or committees as requested by Respiratory Leadership.
• Billing reconciling daily billing
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Degree from an AMA approved program in respiratory therapy; bachelors degree required.

Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years experience combined in both adult and neonatal (Level III NICU) critical care environment. Previous leadership experience with demonstrated clinical excellence required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (If none please enter N/A):

• Experience setting was/is in an academic teaching institution.
• Additional experience in Pulmonary Function Testing Pulmonary Procedures and ECMO preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS LICENSES REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED (If none please enter N/A):

• Licensed in respiratory therapy by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. RRT
• RRT
• ACLS
• BLS
• NRP

CERTIFICATIONS LICENSES REGISTRATIONS PREFERRED (If none please enter N/A):

• RPFT
• Certified Instructor in one of the required certifications listed above

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs) (If none please enter N/A):

• Software/Hardware: EPIC Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Other: Training: Must obtain sufficient annual continuing education to maintain MA respiratory license.

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education experience and licensure/certifications directly related to position addition BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes but is not limited to benefits (medical dental vision pharmacy) contract increases Flexible Spending Accounts 403(b) savings matches earned time cash out paid time off career advancement opportunities and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

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