Respiratory Therapist

Prime Healthcare; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, RI is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II to perform therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory procedures per physician orders. Responsibilities emphasize assessment, planning, implementation and documentation with patient-specific needs across age groups.

Candidates should hold an RCP license, NBRC RRT credentials or be within 3 months of hire, and maintain BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Per diem schedule; lead role possible during shifts.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• NBRC-registered RRT or obtained within three months of hire.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required or obtained on hire and kept current.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate preferred.
• Associate or BS degree preferred; 2 years acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the provider.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document care with patient age/population in mind.
• May serve as Lead RCP and oversee the section during a shift.

Skills

RCP license

NBRC RRT

BLS certified

ACLS certified

PALS certified

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree preferred

Two years acute care experience 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 or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider. 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. May on occasion be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• 2. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• 3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
• 4. Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.
• 5. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• 6. Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred.
• 7. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• 8. Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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