Respiratory Clinician

UMass Memorial Health

. Administers various forms of respiratory modalities in accordance with Respiratory Care Department policies and procedures .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeGroton • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $39 - $57 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering respiratory modalities, monitoring mechanical ventilation, and providing critical respiratory support. Holds necessary certifications and licenses while effectively coordinating care for high-risk airway patients.

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Current MA Respiratory LicenseRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Basic Cardiac Life Support CertificationNeonatal Resuscitation CertificationCritical Care Experience

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Hard Skills

Respiratory Modalities AdministrationMechanical Ventilation MonitoringArterial Blood Gas AnalysisBronchodilator TherapyChest Physical Therapy Techniques

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationPatient Assessment

Tools & Technologies

Ventilatory Support EquipmentPulse Oximetry EquipmentMechanical VentilatorsOxygen Administration Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Basic Cardiac Life Support CertificationNeonatal Resuscitation CertificationACLS CertificationPALS Certification

Industry Keywords

Respiratory CareCritical CareAirway ManagementBronchoscopyPercutaneous Dilatational Tracheotomy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administers various forms of respiratory modalities in accordance with Respiratory Care Department policies and procedures
Monitors and supports patients on mechanical ventilation
Provides respiratory support and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required
Assists physician/anesthesia during intubations
Assists physicians with 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 gases and performs radial and brachial artery blood draws for gas analysis
Sets up and monitors ventilatory support equipment, pulse oximetry equipment, mechanical ventilators during surgical procedures, and oxygen administration equipment
Coordinates and maintains difficult airway carts
Identifies and assesses potential high-risk airway patients
Participates on the code airway team
May perform resting and trending pulse oximetry

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current MA respiratory license
New graduates have 2 months after hire date to become a registered respiratory therapist as a condition of employment/termination of employment
Current registration by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) – Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential effective January 2017 for new hires
Compliance with the NBRC’s Continuing Competency program and renewal of national credentials issued by the NBRC
Minimum of an Associate’s degree or equivalent in Respiratory Care
Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support or equivalent
Current certification in Neonatal Resuscitation – Memorial Campus
Critical Care experience, technical and computer skills
Preferred: Current or working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care or other health care related curriculum
Preferred: Current ACLS certification
Preferred: Current PALS certification – University Campus
Preferred: Pediatric experience – University
Preferred: NICU experience – Memorial
Ability to work every other weekend and holiday
Ability to work across both campuses

Benefits

Comp & perks

$10,000 sign-on bonus eligible for external new hires to the UMMH system; rules and restrictions apply
Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules prorated based on scheduled weekly hours
Union representation through SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)