Bonus Available! - Respiratory Therapist

Prime Healthcare; Kingston; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated professionals to join their award-winning team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a community-focused environment, providing essential respiratory care and diagnostic procedures. The position emphasizes patient assessment, care planning, and documentation tailored to individual needs. With a commitment to quality and compassion, this is an exciting opportunity for those looking to further their careers in healthcare. Join a team that values your contributions and provides a supportive atmosphere for professional growth.

Benefits

$15,000 Bonus for Full Time Nights

Qualifications

• State Respiratory Care Practitioner License required.
• 2 years’ experience as a RCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures.
• Lead RCP responsibilities in the absence of a supervisor.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Patient Assessment

Documentation of Care

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Bachelor of Science Degree

Tools

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Lower Bucks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Lower Bucks Hospital is a community hospital, serving the Lower Bucks County region with medical, surgical, and emergency care. Located in historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, the Hospital is well-known for its knowledgeable medical staff, including cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, wound care, and general surgery. The hospital has more than 200 physicians on staff, as well as another 700 employees.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.

Responsibilities

$15,000 Bonus for Full Time Nights!

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director/manager, the RCP I is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population-specific needs and requirements of the patient. In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience:

1. State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required
2. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
3. 2 years’ experience as a RCP preferred
4. ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
5. NRP certificate preferred
6. PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
7. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred
8. High School Diploma or equivalent is required