Respiratory Therapist, Night Shift

Prime Healthcare • Lewiston, ME

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Overview Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services. Responsibilities $15,000 Sign on Bonus! Compensation: Your experience and dedication to providing top quality patient care is valued at Central Maine Healthcare, and that is reflected in our competitive, experienced based pay rates! Night Shift Differential! Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy team at Central Maine Medical Center ! This is a Full-time, 36 hours per week, Benefit eligible position. The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing diagnostic testing and therapeutic treatment for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases according to physician orders and protocols approved by the CMMC Medical Director for Respiratory Care. These clinical services include, but are not limited to: Cardiopulmonary patient assessments, Oxygen administration, Pulse oximetry, Aerosol and nebulizer therapies, Chest physical therapy, Arterial blood gas sampling, Ventilator management, Indirect calorimetry assessments, Bronchoscopy assistance, Electrocardiograms Pulmonary function testing. The Respiratory Therapist supports all members of the patient care team with the overall care plan of the patient, including pulmonary disease-specific education where indicated or ordered. Regulatory Requirements: Current Respiratory Therapist Licensure of the State of Maine. Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy. Neonatal Resuscitation certification preferred Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Certification required. A minimum of one year respiratory care is preferred. Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas: Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment. Remains alert, assesses possible side effects to oxygen delivery. Administers respiratory therapy treatments, understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each. Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment, such as airway management and tracheal suctioning. Demonstrates ability to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention. Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences in techniques and treatment modalities as performed on patients of varying ages, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients, as well as the general patient population. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of oxygen concentrations and medication doses as they relate to patients of varying ages, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients. Internal team members who apply for a role that has a sign on bonus for external candidates, will not be eligible for the sign on bonus. Team members who have been gone from CMH for one year or more are eligible for a sign on bonus payment. If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application! Connect with the Recruiter! Katherine Stanton Talent Acquisition Partner [email protected] Employment Status Full Time Shift Nights Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Requirements

• Current Respiratory Therapist Licensure of the State of Maine
• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS Certification required
• A minimum of one year respiratory care is preferred

Nice To Haves

• Neonatal Resuscitation certification preferred

Responsibilities

• performing diagnostic testing and therapeutic treatment for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases according to physician orders and protocols approved by the CMMC Medical Director for Respiratory Care
• Cardiopulmonary patient assessments
• Oxygen administration
• Pulse oximetry
• Aerosol and nebulizer therapies
• Chest physical therapy
• Arterial blood gas sampling
• Ventilator management
• Indirect calorimetry assessments
• Bronchoscopy assistance
• Electrocardiograms Pulmonary function testing
• supports all members of the patient care team with the overall care plan of the patient, including pulmonary disease-specific education where indicated or ordered
• Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment
• Remains alert, assesses possible side effects to oxygen delivery
• Administers respiratory therapy treatments, understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each
• Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment, such as airway management and tracheal suctioning
• Demonstrates ability to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention
• Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences in techniques and treatment modalities as performed on patients of varying ages, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients, as well as the general patient population
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of oxygen concentrations and medication doses as they relate to patients of varying ages, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed