Respiratory Therapist - Weekend Day

Whittier Health Network; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Bradford is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist to deliver specialized care as part of a dedicated patient care team. Responsibilities include patient evaluation, treatment planning, and the execution of advanced respiratory skills. Ideal candidates will hold relevant qualifications and demonstrate experience in adult rehabilitation and geriatric care.

Qualifications

• B.S. or A.S. in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current licensure and CRT or RRT credentials are mandatory.
• Competency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the patient care team to support patient goals.
• Provide individualized evaluation and treatment planning.
• Perform all modes of respiratory care and maintain equipment.

Skills

Patient Care

Respiratory Care

Geriatric Knowledge

Education

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

CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care

Current licensure by the Division of Registration, Board of Respiratory Care, Massachusetts

Job description

Respiratory Therapist - Whittier Rehab Hospital - Bradford
Part-Time, 20 hour Weekend Day
Base Pay: $36.00 - $40.00
Differential offered for evening, night, and weekend shifts
Per diem night shift 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:

• Collaborate as a trusted member of the patient care team as the subject matter expert to drive patients to their goals
• Provide individualized evaluation, documentation, treatment planning implementation, and goal determination under the direction of a physician.
• Perform all modes of respiratory care inclusive of mechanical vent maintenance and weaning, ABG’s, O2 and aerosol therapy, airway maintenance (including capping of trachs and trach changes), pulmonary hygiene (CPT, Cough and DB, suction), and maintenance of all respiratory equipment including compressed gas delivery systems and arterial blood gas instruments.
• Dispense respiratory medication as ordered by physician with awareness of drug effectiveness, side effects, and contraindications.
• Apply 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 Healthcare Providers.
• Knowledge, experience, and competency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric age groups.