Registered Respiratory Therapist

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician
• 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
• In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as team lead, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift
• Evaluation, diagnosis, and care of patients with cardiopulmonary problems
• Such patients include those with emphysema, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, cardiac failure, and chest trauma

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Schedule

Shift’s Available: Days

Pay

Employment Status: Full Time

Schedule

Shift: Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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