Respiratory Clinician II, Per Diem page is loaded Respiratory Clinician II, Per Diem Apply remote type On-site (100% Onsite) locations Worcester, MA University Campus time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R24103969 Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account. Schedule Details:
Holidays - One Major Summer Holiday, Holidays - One Major Winter Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)Scheduled Hours:
12 Hour ShiftsShift:
4 - Mixed Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
0 This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
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Administers various forms of respiratory modalities in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Respiratory Care Department.
Major Responsibilities: Monitors and supports patients on mechanical ventilation. Provides respiratory support and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required.Assists physician/anesthesia during intubations. Assists physicians performing both diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopies and percutaneous dilatational tracheotomies at the bedside under bronchoscopic guidance.Establishes treatment plans and modifies therapy according to department protocols for bronchodilator therapy and chest physical therapy techniques.Obtains arterial blood gasses. Performs radial and brachial artery blood draws to obtain blood samples for gas analysis. Sets up and monitors equipment for ventilatory support. May set up and monitor pulse oximetry equipment for continuous measurement of oxygen saturation. Sets up and monitors mechanical ventilators during surgical procedures as required. May set up and monitor equipment for administering oxygen including various types of cannulas and masks.The duties and responsibilities stated are a general summary and not all inclusive. Position Qualifications: License/Certification/Education: Required: Current registration by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) – Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential effective January 2017 for new hires. All employees are expected to comply with the NBRC's Continuing Competency program and are required to provide evidence that they are continuing to meet current standards of practice and have successfully renewed their national credentials issued by the NBRC.Minimum of an Associate's degree or equivalent in Respiratory Care.Actively working towards a Massachusetts license and will obtain within 2 months after hire date to receive your MA license as a condition of your employment. During the interim, no patient care can be done only didactic and simulation.Must maintain a current MA licenseCurrent certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support or equivalent.Current certification in Neonatal Resuscitation – Memorial CampusPreferred: Current or working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care or other health care related curriculum.Current ACLS certification.Current PALS certification–University Campus.Experience/Skills: Required: Critical Care experience, technical and computer skills.Preferred: Pediatric experience–University; NICU experience-Memorial.Hours/Schedule Notes: Must work a minimum of 2 shifts in a 6 week period. At least one of those shifts must come on a weekend.This position always requires that you work on Major holiday and one Minor holiday per year.This position also requires working cross campuses.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.
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