Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Whittierhealth; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading rehabilitation hospital as a Respiratory Therapist. Work full-time nights with a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing patient rehabilitation. Responsibilities include weaning from mechanical ventilation and providing respiratory education. Enjoy competitive pay and the satisfaction of making a difference.

Qualifications

• Current licensure by the Division of Registration in Massachusetts.
• Current Certification in BLS for Adult, Child and Infant.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document modalities including weaning from mechanical ventilation.
• Care and weaning of the tracheostomy.
• Conduct respiratory education and ABG's.

Skills

Knowledge of Adult Rehabilitation

Knowledge of Geriatric Care

Respiratory Education

Education

B.S. in Respiratory Therapy

A.S. in Respiratory Therapy

Certificate in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital - Westborough

Respiratory Therapist
Competitive Pay Rates ~ Generous Shift Diffs

Full time Nights, 36- 40 HRS, 7:00p-7:30a, including every other weekend.

Per Diem positions also available.
Per Diem rate $38.00/hour

Come join a dynamic team of Respiratory Therapists who are passionate about providing LTAC to our medically complex patients. The Respiratory Therapists here at Whittier are an integral part of the team, working closely with physicians and all other disciplines within the team. The team strives to enhance the patients stay to allow the patient to reach their full rehabilitation potential.

Come be part of our team and enjoy the satisfaction that being a Respiratory Therapist brings.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Under the direction of the physician, the RT provides and documents modalities which include but are not limited to: Weaning from mechanical ventilation, Care and weaning of the tracheostomy, Heated high flow therapy, Respiratory Education, ABG's and VBG's and much more.

Prerequisites:
• B.S., or A.S. or Certificate in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program. CRTT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current licensure by the Division of Registration, Board of Respiratory Care, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or application for the same.
• Current Certification in BLS of Adult, Child and Infant.
• Knowledge, experience and competency in dealing with adult rehabilitation and geriatric age group.

Walk-ins are welcome!