RRT (RCP II)
About The Position
Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine. Its network includes more than 40 primary and specialty care locations, Central Maine Medical Center, Bridgton Hospital, Rumford Hospital, and the Maine College of Health Professions. Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner 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 age and population-specific needs of patients. The practitioner may occasionally be assigned or identified as Lead RCP and have 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, considering age- and population-specific needs and requirements.
- May serve as Lead RCP and be responsible for the section or department during the shift.
Benefits
- The company offers a customizable benefits package, resources, programs, and voluntary options to support individual growth and well-being.
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