Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Whittier Health Network; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health network seeks a per diem Respiratory Therapist at its Bradford facility. The role involves providing specialized respiratory care, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and ensuring patients achieve their respiratory goals. Candidates must possess relevant credentials and demonstrate a strong understanding of geriatric and rehabilitation care.

Qualifications

• B.S. or A.S. in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current licensure by the Division of Registration in Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate as a trusted member of the patient care team.
• Provide individualized evaluation and treatment planning.
• Perform all modes of respiratory care and maintenance.

Skills

Collaborative patient care

Mechanical ventilation

Patient evaluation

Aerosol therapy

Pulmonary hygiene

Education

B.S. or A.S. in Respiratory Therapy

CRT or RRT credential

Certification in BLS

Job description

Respiratory Therapist - Whittier Rehab Hospital - Bradford
Per Diem
Differentials offered for evening, night and weekend shifts

Here at Bradford, we are equipped to provide complex medical treatments and procedures to patients who are acutely ill, have multiple complications and those who require specialty care and continuous monitoring, within our 25-bed LTACH unit. We have a Joint Commission Certified Pulmonary Program and excel at weaning and decannulating patients.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate as a trusted member of the patient care team as the subject matter expert to drive patients to their goals
• Provideindividualized evaluation, documentation, treatment planning implementation, and goal determination under the direction of a physician.
• Performs all modes of respiratory care inclusive of mechanical vent maintenance and weaning, ABG’s, 02 and aerosol therapy, airway maintenance (including capping of trachsand trach changes), pulmonary hygiene (CPT, Cough and DB, suction), and maintenance of all respiratory equipment including compressed gas delivery systems and arterial blood gas instrument.
• Dispenses respiratory medication as ordered by physician with awareness to drug effectiveness, side effects and contraindications.
• Applies geriatric and rehabilitation knowledge and skills to patient care.

Prerequisites:

• B.S., or A.S.in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current licensure by the Division of Registration, Board of Respiratory Care, Commonwealth of MA.
• Certification in BLS for the Healthcare provider.
• Knowledge, experience and competency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric age group.