Respiratory Therapist - Weekend Day

Whittierhealth; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Bradford seeks a part-time Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized care to patients with complex respiratory needs. The role involves evaluating patients’ conditions, collaborating with medical teams, and performing respiratory therapies. Ideal candidates have relevant educational credentials and certifications alongside competency in geriatric care.

Benefits

Differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts

Per diem shifts available

Qualifications

• B.S. or A.S. in accredited Respiratory Therapy program is required.
• Must have CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current licensure by State Board and BLS certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the patient care team and provide individualized therapy.
• Perform respiratory procedures including ventilation maintenance and pulmonary hygiene.
• Dispense medications as prescribed and monitor patient responses.

Skills

Patient care

Respiratory care

Mechanical vent maintenance

Oxygen therapy

Pulmonary hygiene

Education

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

Job description

Respiratory Therapist - Whittier Rehab Hospital - Bradford

Part-Time, 20 hour Weekend Day

Base Pay: $36.00 - $40.00

Differentials offered for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Per diem shifts are also available.

Here at Bradford, we are equipped to provide complex medical treatments and procedures to patients who are acutely ill, have multiple complications, and 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:

1. Collaborate as a trusted member of the patient care team as the subject matter expert to drive patients to their goals.
2. Provide individualized evaluation, documentation, treatment planning implementation, and goal determination under the direction of a physician.
3. Perform all modes of respiratory care including mechanical vent maintenance and weaning, ABG’s, oxygen and aerosol therapy, airway maintenance (including capping of trachs and trach changes), pulmonary hygiene (CPT, cough and deep breathing, suction), and maintenance of all respiratory equipment including compressed gas delivery systems and arterial blood gas instruments.
4. Dispense respiratory medication as ordered by the physician, with awareness of drug effectiveness, side effects, and contraindications.
5. Apply geriatric and rehabilitation knowledge and skills to patient care.

Prerequisites:

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