Certified Respiratory Therapist (RCP I)
Rumford Hospital•Rumford, ME
•$32 - $40
About The Position
Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director/manager, the RCP I performs respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians. The role emphasizes assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting patient care while accounting for age- and population-specific needs. In the absence of a supervisor, the RCP I may be assigned as Lead RCP and be responsible for the section or department during the shift.
Requirements
- Current state Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire, maintained current.
- Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire, maintained current.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate.
- Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree.
- Two years of acute care experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform respiratory therapeutic procedures as ordered by physicians.
- Perform pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians.
- Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care with consideration of age- and population-specific needs.
- When assigned in the absence of a supervisor, serve as Lead RCP and take responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
Benefits
- A comprehensive, competitive benefits package with options that employees can customize to their needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
