Respiratory Therapist CRT RRT

Position Purpose

Perform all duties associated with staff Respiratory Therapist

What you will do

• Clinical and general supervision of respiratory therapy and BG Lab operations

• Serves as the key liaison for the respiratory therapy department when manager is not present

• Performs quality audits/data collection as assigned via different methods such as chart reviews staff interviews

• Participates in the hiring orientation and training of the department staff

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Care minimum of a two-year Associates Degree

• Current State of MA Respiratory Therapist License

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in respiratory care and two (2) years in critical care. Requires one (1) years of previous and progressively more responsible experience in a lead or supervisory role

• NBRC certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required. Current BLS and NRP (or obtained within 90 days of hire date); ACLS recommended

Position Highlights and Benefits

• 36hr three 12hr shifts per week 7p-7a (full time) every other weekend and holiday rotation. Shift Weekend and Holiday differentials apply

• ***SIGN ON BONUS up to $15000 for new Colleague***

• Excellent benefits starting day 1

Pay Range: $30-48/hr

Pay is based on experience skills and education including CRT vs. RRT.

Ministry/Facility Information

Mercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercys 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

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.