Respiratory Therapist (Nights 7pm-7am)- 15k Sign On Bonus

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$15,000 Sign On Bonus (external candidates only) Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist: Department: Respiratory Therapy: Schedule: Full Time (36 hrs/week), Nights, 7pm to 7am POSITION SUMMARY: Provides Respiratory Care services in accordance with department policies. Administers, monitors, controls and evaluates complex life support systems that ventilate acute or chronically ill patients. Participates in hospital initiatives and projects. EDUCATION: - Must have completed a recognized two year AMA approved program in Respiratory Care prior to start date. EXPERIENCE: - Must have a current license, or be eligible for a license, issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Respiratory Therapist by start date - Must be registered or eligible for registry by the National Board of Respiratory Care by start date - Must have current AHA or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Workers certification or ability to obtain prior to start date. - New grads invited to apply. Experienced RRTs are always welcome. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: - Knowledge of basic medical terminology required. - Demonstrated knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Pulmonary Physics, pulmonary Pathophysiolo...