Per Diem Respiratory Therapist (RCP) Lead on Duty

Prime Healthcare; Bridgton (ME); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I for Bridgton Hospital in Bridgton, ME. The role involves performing respiratory therapies and diagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians, with emphasis on patient-centered assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care.

Per diem shift, variable hours. Required license and BLS/ACLS at hire; PALS preferred; 2 years acute care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS certification from AHA or ARC upon hire and maintain current.
• PALS certification preferred.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate preferred.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document care with attention to patient age and population needs.
• In the absence of a supervisor, may be Lead RCP and oversee the section/department during the shift.

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor of Science

High School Diploma

Job description

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I for Bridgton Hospital in Bridgton, ME. The role involves performing respiratory therapies and diagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians, with emphasis on patient-centered assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care.

Per diem shift, variable hours. Required license and BLS/ACLS at hire; PALS preferred; 2 years acute care experience preferred.