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Respiratory Therapist

• Sourcing Requisition UMass Med School United States, Massachusetts, Westborough Sep 15, 2026 Respiratory Therapist
• Sourcing Requisition
  Minimum Salary US-MA-Westborough
  Job Location 4 hours ago(9/15/2026 9:05 AM) Requisition Number 2026-52039 # of Openings 1 Posted Date Day Shift Non Exempt Exempt/Non-Exempt Status Union Position-W20-AFSCME Trades and Building Svc Union Code Non Union Position
• Non Unit Professional (W60) Position Type Temporary Min USD $0.

00/Yr. Max USD $0.00/Yr. Overview This requisition is being used as a sourcing tool and does not have an open vacancy. Your application to this req will add you to a pool of candidates for potential future openings. We still encourage you to apply directly to positions you feel best meet your background, as this will not replace your application for other openings. The FMC (Federal Medical Center) Devens Respiratory Therapist principal duties are to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. The Respiratory Therapist assumes primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities. The Respiratory Therapist initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates appropriate equipment. The position is contingent upon passing a background check from the Federal Bureau of Prisons and a willingness to work within a Medical Center operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons Responsibilities Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.

Provide emergency care, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders.

Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.

Read prescription, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient condition.

Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care.

Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary.

Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment, in compliance with HIPPA.

Perform bronchial-pulmonary drainage and assist or instruct patients in performance of breathing exercises.

Perform pulmonary function and adjust equipment to obtain optimum results in therapy.

Relay blood analysis results to a physician; use a variety of testing techniques to assist doctors in cardiac and pulmonary research and to diagnose disorders.

Conduct tests, such as electrocardiograms, stress testing, and lung capacity tests, to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.

Performs related duties as assigned. Qualifications Graduate of an approved program for respiratory care

Massachusetts Licensure for Respiratory Therapist and appropriate certifications by the National Board of Respiratory Care

Proficient oral and written communication skills

Minimum one year previous job experience

Current CPR certification