Respiratory Therapists - 32 hours per week

Sturdy Memorial Hospital; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to safely administer prescribed respiratory therapies using a variety of equipment and techniques.

You will provide care that meets the needs of patients from newborns to the elderly, adapting treatments for language, cultural, or other individual factors. Requirements include completion of a CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program; AS or BA/BS preferred; MA Respiratory license; CRT/RRT preferred; BLS; NRP.

Qualifications

• CoARC approved respiratory care program completed.
• Excellent work skills.
• Knowledge for airway management, ventilation, bronchial hygiene and oxygen therapy.
• Care aligned with Respiratory Care policies, customized to patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care using prescribed methods and equipment.
• Assess and tailor treatments for age groups from newborn to elderly.
• Follow Respiratory Care policies and adapt care to individual needs and language/cultural considerations.

Skills

Respiratory care

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

CoARC approved respiratory care program

AS or BA/BS preferred

Job description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32

Responsible for the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed respiratory care utilizing a variety of equipment and techniques.
Provides care that addresses the specific needs of age groups from newborn to elderly that is also customized to a variety of needs that maybe specific to impairments or individual variations in such matters as hearing, sight, language barrier, cultural issues and potential victims of abuse

Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• Minimum of completing CoArc approved program for Respiratory Care
• Excellent Work skills
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary for proper assessment, treatment selection and administration in the following areas: airway management, mechanical ventilation, bronchial hygiene and oxygen therapy
• Provides this care as outlined in Respiratory Care policies and procedures taking into consideration patients’ individual needs and customizing treatments when appropriate.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:

• Able to communicate effectively with all age groups and provide education.
• Provides care that addresses the specific needs of age groups from newborn to elderly.

Educational Requirements:

• Graduate of an CoArc approved program for Respiratory care
• AS or BA/BS preferred.

License/Certification:

• Current MA Respiratory license
• CRT, RRT preferred.
• BLS certified
• NRP

Age Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.

Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Salary Range: $33.82-$52.24

Salary Range Details

The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.