Therapist-Respiratory Therapy - Per diem

Scheduled Weekly Hours

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About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Minimum of completing AMA 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

Requirements

• Minimum of completing AMA 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

Qualifications

• Minimum of completing AMA 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

Education Requirements

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

Licenses/Certifications

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

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

Pay

The salary 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.

Benefits

This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement.

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.