Reg. Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Prime Healthcare; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an award-winning acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI, committed to quality and compassion. As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional patient care through therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values your skills and contributions. With a focus on professional growth and community service, you will be part of a legacy that has served the region since 1873. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• State Respiratory Care Practitioner License is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care.

Skills

Respiratory therapeutic procedures

Pulmonary diagnostic procedures

Patient assessment

Documentation of care

Education

State Respiratory Care Practitioner License

Registered Respiratory Therapist certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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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 days 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