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Job description
Position Summary: Respiratory Therapist RRT Part-time, 24 Hours per week. Evenings 2 pm to 10:00 pm. Methuen campus
A Respiratory Therapist (RT) is a professional member of the healthcare team who provides skilled respiratory care to newborns through geriatrics under the direction/orders of a physician. The RT assists in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases and related disorders in a professional and competent manner. RT participates in providing patient and family education. The RT may assess a patient's respiratory status and recommend appropriate therapy.
Responsibilities:
Ability to perform the following:
ABG machine,
Ventilator management,
EKG's & EEGs Chest PT,
Arterial punctures
Pulmonary Functions
Minimum Qualifications: Education: An Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy or a Certificate of Completion from an AMA accredited program in Respiratory care is required.
Certification/Licensure: MA Respiratory Care licensure, including 261 CMR 5.00 Continuing Education Requirement. (Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), or Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT))
Current BLS and ACLS preferred.
Experience: 1 year of acute care experience preferred.
Software/Hardware: Experience with Meditech is preferred.
Worksite address
methuen, MA, 01844, US
Who can apply
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