Registered Respiratory Therapist

Landmark Medical Center; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, RI is seeking a Per Diem Respiratory Care Practitioner II. The role involves performing respiratory therapy and pulmonary diagnostic procedures per physician orders, with care planning and documentation tailored to patient age groups.

In absence of supervision, the incumbent may lead the section during shifts. Requirements include an active RCP license, NBRC RRT certification, BCLS, ACLS within 60 days, and PALS/NRP preferred.

Qualifications

• RCP license required
• BCLS certificate on hire and maintained
• RRT certification required
• 2 years RCP experience preferred
• ACLS within 60 days of hire and maintained
• NRP certificate preferred
• PALS within 60 days of hire and maintained
• Associate or B.S. degree preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent required

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy and pulmonary diagnostics as ordered by physician
• Assess, plan, implement and document care with patient age/population considerations
• May be designated Lead RCP in supervisor's absence

Education

State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred

BCLS (AHA) certificate

ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire

PALS certificate within 60 days of hire

NRP certificate preferred

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 .

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

• State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
• 2 years experience as an RCP preferred.
• ACLS certificate within 60 day of hire and maintain current.
• NRP certificate preferred
• PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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