Respiratory Therapist RRT
About The Position
Working as a Respiratory Therapist at Bridgton Hospital offers broad clinical experience in a close-knit, team-oriented environment. This per diem role provides flexibility, opportunities to grow skills quickly, and strong lifestyle benefits in a scenic area. It is best suited for someone who likes autonomy and variety, enjoys a smaller hospital setting, and values work-life balance and outdoor living. Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. May on occasion be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.
Requirements
- Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
- Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certificate preferred.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificate preferred.
- Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
- Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider.
- Assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient.
- May on occasion be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Flexibility (especially per diem roles)
- Opportunities to grow skills quickly
- Strong lifestyle benefits
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package
- Freedom to customize benefits to fit unique needs
- Abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
