Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem - RWMC

Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc.; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate, administer, and monitor therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care procedures for patients of all ages. The position offers a competitive hourly wage, sign-on bonus up to $1000, and opportunities for training new graduates. Candidates must hold a high school diploma and an AMA-accredited Associate Degree in Respiratory Care, along with a current Rhode Island license.

Qualifications

• Completion of a High School education or equivalent.
• Graduate of an AMA-accredited Associate Degree Program in Respiratory Care.
• Current license in the state of RI and national certification or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, administers, and monitors respiratory care procedures.
• Works with patients of all ages with cardio-pulmonary disorders.
• Meets per diem requirements set forth by management.

Skills

Therapeutic respiratory care procedures

Evaluation and monitoring

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate of AMA-accredited Associate Degree Program in Respiratory Care

Current license in the state of RI

Nationally certified or certification eligible

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Summary

Evaluates, administers, and monitors a wide variety of therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care procedures to patients of all ages with various cardio-pulmonary disorders in all areas of the medical center. Must meet per diem requirements set forth by management.

Education

Completion of a High School education or equivalent. Graduate of an AMA-accredited Associate Degree Program in Respiratory Care or the equivalent. Must have a current license in the state of RI and be nationally certified or certification eligible, and hold a valid license from the State of Rhode Island.

Experience

Prior experience preferred. Will train new graduates of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program, but employee will be required to pass boards and obtain State of Rhode Island license.

Working Conditions, Physical Environment and/or Safety Requirements

Works in a clean, well-ventilated area. Will be exposed daily to disagreeable odors, sights, bodily wastes, and contaminated equipment. May be exposed to infectious diseases and/or bodily harm from combative patients. Required to carry, push, and pull equipment and gas cylinders weighing between 50 – 150 lbs. to and from patient care areas. Must follow all safety regulations, Infection Control policies, and Universal precautions. Regular staff will be required to work the hours hired for including every other weekend and holiday. Per Diem staff is required to work four (4) shifts per six-week schedule as the department needs demand.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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