Direct Hire Traveler, Respiratory Therapist

South County Hospital

$124K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • RRT credential verification from the NBRC required.
  • Current Rhode Island (RI) Respiratory Care License.
  • BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
  • ACLS certification needed within 6 months of hire.
  • Proven experience in respiratory care practice.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver a wide range of respiratory therapies and interventions to various patient populations.
  • Implement respiratory care tailored to specific patient needs.
  • Consult with clinical team members regarding patient care strategies.
  • Perform protocol ventilator management for patients.
  • Educate patients, families, and staff on respiratory therapy protocols.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • 403b retirement plan.
  • Paid time off (PTO).
  • Career development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Pay Rate: $60/hour

Job Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist delivers a wide range of therapy and interventions to inpatients, outpatients and emergent/urgent care patients. They are responsible for implementing respiratory care with an understanding and awareness of populations specific needs. Therapists serve in a consulting role by communicating suggestions to other members of the clinical team, perform protocol ventilator management and provide education to the patient, family and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

RRT credential verification from the NBRC required. The RRT credential is nationally recognized as the "standard of excellence" for respiratory care professionals. RI License required. BLS from American Heart Association. ACLS required within 6 months of hire.

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