Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Worcester, Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - Worcester, Massachusetts

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
• Facility Type: Level 1 trauma center with high acuity patients

Experience Requirements

• Specialty Experience: Minimum 3 years of critical care experience
• Additional Experience: Previous NICU experience preferred
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Licenses & Certifications

• Required:

  • Massachusetts license in hand
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Work Schedule

• Every other weekend coverage
• Major holiday coverage
• Cross campus coverage (includes multiple campuses)

Key Job Requirements

• Must be able to work in a Level 1 trauma center environment with high acuity patients
• Valid Driver’s License or State ID required
• Background checks including 7-year criminal background check and other verifications required
• Education verification of highest completed education required
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, including physician statement of fitness to work without restrictions
• Drug testing within 30 days of start
• Various immunizations or declinations required (e.g., TB, Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, COVID-19, Flu, TDAP)

Additional Compliance & Documentation

• Statewide Massachusetts iCORI clearance required within 30 days prior to start
• Medication and Telemetry competency exams required for RNs and LPNs
• References: 2 references within three years of start
• Employment application covering 7 years of employment history with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist required prior to start and updated annually as applicable

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals with strong critical care experience, appropriate certifications, and the ability to work in a high-acuity trauma center setting.