Registered Respiratory Therapist (RCP II)

Prime Healthcare • Rumford, ME

10h

About The Position

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) performs respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, taking into account the patient’s age- and population-specific needs and requirements. The practitioner may occasionally be assigned or identified as Lead RCP, with responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Requirements

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), or obtain it within three months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current certification.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire and maintain current certification.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificate from the AHA.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificate.
• Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree.
• Two years of acute care experience.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package with resources, programs, and voluntary options that can be customized to individual needs.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed