Respiratory Therapist

South County Hospital; Wakefield (RI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

South County Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for night shift in Wakefield, RI. The role delivers therapy to inpatients and outpatients, collaborates with the clinical team, and provides education to patients and families.

This temporary night position offers a 7p-7a schedule, 4x per week, with a 72-hour bi-weekly total and on-call rotation not required though holiday rotation is included. Eligible candidates will hold NBRC RRT, RI license, BLS, ACLS within 6 months, and earn

Qualifications

• RRT credential verification from NBRC is required.
• Rhode Island license is required for practice.
• Basic life support certification is required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a wide range of respiratory therapy to patients.
• Collaborate with the clinical team and educate patients and families.
• Perform protocol ventilator management as part of respiratory care.

Skills

RRT Credential

NBRC Recognition

RI License

BLS Certification

ACLS required within 6 months

Job description

South County Hospital · Respiratory Therapy

Schedule: Temporary

Shift: night

Hours: 7p-7a 4x week

On Call Rotation: No

Holiday Rotation: Yes

Bi-Weekly Hours: 72

South County Health is an independent, non-profit healthcare system offering a comprehensive range of advanced inpatient, outpatient and home health services. Accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), SCH is made up of South County Hospital, South County Home Health, and South County Medical Group. South County Health has received numerous distinctions for patient care and safety over the years, which have included a 5-star rating on HCAHPS scores, a 5-star rating by CMS for overall hospital quality, and A’s for hospital quality and patient safety by The Leapfrog Group. Having celebrated over100 years of service to southern Rhode Island, South County Health offers an exceptional opportunity to provide our patients with the best care possible while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. We offer competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package which includes, health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 403b, PTO, and a broad range of career development benefits and opportunities.

Job Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist delivers a wide range of therapy and interventions to inpatients, outpatients and emergent/urgent care patients. They are responsible for implementing respiratory care with an understanding and awareness of populations specific needs. Therapists serve in a consulting role by communicating suggestions to other members of the clinical team, perform protocol ventilator management and provide education to the patient, family and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

RRT credential verification from the NBRC required. The RRT credential is nationally recognized as the “standard of excellence” for respiratory care professionals. RI License required. BLS from American Heart Association. ACLS required within 6 months of hire.

Pay Range: $32.76-$45.04

South County Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.