Reg Respiratory Therapist

Rhode Island Medical Society; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Care Practitioner to join its compassionate team. This role involves performing vital respiratory therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, ensuring high-quality care tailored to patient needs. The ideal candidate will possess the necessary licenses and certifications, and have a strong commitment to patient safety and excellence. Join a team that values quality, compassion, and community service, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients in the Rhode Island area.

Qualifications

• State RCP License and RRT certification required.
• 2 years experience as an RCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures.
• Lead RCP responsibilities in the absence of a supervisor.

Skills

Respiratory therapeutic procedures

Pulmonary diagnostic procedures

Patient assessment

Documentation of care

Education

State Respiratory Care Practitioner License

Registered Respiratory Therapist certification

Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

At Landmark Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Landmark Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Landmark Medical Center is a 214-bed acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI. The hospital has been “A”rated for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group and has received numerous Healthgrades awards for patient safety excellence, heart care, and orthopedics. Originally known as the "Woonsocket Hospital," Landmark Medical Center has been serving the communities of northern Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts since 1873. Learn more at www.landmarkmedical.org.

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24hrs/week

7:00am - 7:00pm

Responsibilities

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director, the RCP II is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required

2. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required

4. 2 years experience as an RCP preferred.

5. ACLS certificate within 60 day of hire and maintain current.

6. NRP certificate preferred

7. PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current.

8. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred

9. High School Diploma or equivalent is required