Respiratory Therapist

Landmark Medical Center is a 214-bed acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI, serving the communities of northern Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts since 1873. As part of Prime Healthcare, the hospital has earned an “A” rating for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group and multiple Healthgrades awards for patient safety excellence, heart care, and orthopedics.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the provider.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document care with consideration for age and population-specific needs.
• May serve as Lead RCP, responsible for the section or department during a shift.

Requirements

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

Schedule

• Full Time
• Nights