Respiratory Therapist

Landmark Medical Center; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, RI is seeking a per diem Respiratory Care Practitioner II. You will perform respiratory therapies and pulmonary diagnostics under medical direction, ensuring age-appropriate care.

This role may lead the RCP section during shifts and supports the hospital’s commitment to high-quality, safe patient care. Candidates should hold current RCP licensure and NBRC RRT credentials or be within the 3‑month hire window, with active BLS and ACLS; PALS within 60 days or

Qualifications

• Must hold an active State RCP license.
• Must hold NBRC-registered RRT (or obtain within 3 months).
• BLS certification required and current.
• ACLS certification required and current.
• PALS certification required or obtained within 60 days of hire; NRP preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor degree in Respiratory Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the provider, with emphasis on assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care.
• May be designated Lead RCP and oversee the section/department during a shift.

Skills

RCP licensure

RRT NBRC

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in Respiratory Care

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!

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

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

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf