Respiratory Therapist - CRT/RRT
About The Position
St. Mary's General Hospital is hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RCP I) to perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures ordered by physicians. Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director/manager, the role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care while considering the age and population-specific needs of each patient. In the absence of a supervisor, the therapist may be assigned or identified as Lead RCP and take responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
Requirements
- State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
- Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain it as current.
- ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain it as current.
- PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain it as current.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience as an RCP.
- NRP certificate.
- Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree.
Responsibilities
- Perform respiratory therapeutic procedures as ordered by the physician.
- Perform pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician.
- Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care while considering age and population-specific needs and requirements.
- When assigned as Lead RCP in the absence of a supervisor, take responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
