Respiratory Therapist RRT / CRT
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Job overview
Trinity Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist RRT / CRT. The Respiratory Therapist at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA provides respiratory care, operating ventilators and related equipment, and serves as a technical resource to physicians and staff while exercising independent clinical judgment.
Key focus areas include Function clinically with independent judgment regarding patient care, Serve as technical resource to physicians and health care workers, and Set up, operate and manage patient care on ventilators, NIPPV/CPAP, or high flow oxygen devices.
Important skills include Independent Judgment, Quality Patient Care, Technical Resource, Respiratory Care Practices, Mechanical Ventilators, and NIPPV/CPAP.
Skills & qualifications
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Full job description
Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift
Description: SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $15,000 FOR NEW COLLEAGUE! Position Purpose
The Respiratory Therapist shall be responsible for the administration of respiratory care offered by the Respiratory Care Department
What you will do
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Function clinically with a considerable amount of independent judgment regarding the delivery of quality patient care
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Serve as a technical resource person to the physicians and other health care workers, with regard to current practices in respiratory care
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Set up, operate and manage patient care on respiratory related equipment such as mechanical ventilators, NIPPV/CPAP, or High Flow Oxygen devices
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Manage patients on invasive mechanical ventilation modes (AC, PSV, PC, APRV, Bi-level)
Minimum Qualifications
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Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Care, minimum of a two-year Associate's Degree
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Current State of CT Respiratory Care Practitioner License
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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
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Thorough knowledge of the procedures and patient care techniques involved in the delivery of respiratory care
Position Highlights and Benefits
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36hr, three 12hr shifts per week 7p-7a (full time).
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Excellent shift, weekend and Holiday differentials apply
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SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $15,000 FOR NEW COLLEAGUE!
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Excellent benefits starting day 1
Pay Range: $30-48/hr
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education, including CRT vs. RRT. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
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 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
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.
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