Respiratory Therapist

Southcoast Health System, Inc.; Wareham, West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health system as a Respiratory Therapist, where you'll provide essential care in a supportive environment. This role offers flexible hours, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life while making a significant impact on patient health. With a commitment to diversity and well-being, this organization fosters a culture where your contributions are valued. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about respiratory care and want to work in a community-focused setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous Earned Time Off Package

Employee Wellbeing Program

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

Professional growth opportunities

Customized leadership training

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care program required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Valid Massachusetts Respiratory Care license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor diverse Respiratory Care Services per physician orders.
• Perform duties including chest physical therapy, medication delivery, and patient education.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Patient Education

Airway Management

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

Graduate of an approved program for Respiratory Care

Tools

Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)

Electrocardiogram (EKG) testing

Job description

Overview

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 6 years in a row!

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

We are searching for a talented Respiratory Therapist

Hours: Per Diem

Shift: Flexible shifts and hours;Per Diem staff must be available to work:

• • 2-8 shifts per month, 1 shift being a weekend shift as needed
  • 2-8 hour holiday shifts
  • 1 summer holiday
  • 1 winter holiday
  • Or the equivalent as determined by the department manager as needed

Location: Tobey Hospital - Wareham, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package**
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Respiratory Care or designee, perform diversified duties in administering and monitoring Respiratory Care Services according to Physicians orders. Services including but not limited to; Chest Physical Therapy (CPT), sputum induction, breathing exercises, medication delivery, fit testing, Tuberculosis (TB) testing, blood sampling and analysis, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), airway management, bronchoscopy assistance, evaluation and assessment, protocol implementation, patient and family education, smoking cessation, non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation, airway management, heliox therapy, oxygen therapy, holter monitoring, Electrocardiogram (EKG) testing and Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved program for Respiratory Care is required; an Associates degree is preferred.
• Valid license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Respiratory Care is required.
• One (1) year of acute and chronic respiratory care experience is preferred.
• CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) is required; RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) is preferred.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Pay Range

USD $30.73 - USD $51.70 /Hr.