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Prime Healthcare lists this Respiratory Therapist opportunity in woonsocket, Rhode Island. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
nAt Landmark Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Landmark Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!
nLandmark Medical Center is a 214-bed acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI. The hospital has been “A”rated for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group and has received numerous Healthgrades awards for patient safety excellence, heart care, and orthopedics. Originally known as the "Woonsocket Hospital," Landmark Medical Center has been serving the communities of northern Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts since 1873. Learn more at
nResponsibilities
nUnder 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.
nQualifications
nEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
nnnCurrent State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.nn
nnCurrent Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.nn
nnBasic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.nn
nnAdult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.nn
nnPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire. nn
nnNeonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred.nn
nnAssociate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.nn
nnTwo (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.nn
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nEmployment Status
nPer Diem
nShift
nVariable
nEqual Employment Opportunity
nCompany 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:
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nFacilityLandmark Medical Center
nLocationUS-RI-Woonsocket
nID
nCategoryClinical Tech
nPosition TypePer Diem
nShiftVariable
nJob TypeNon-Exempt
Worksite address
woonsocket, RI, 02895, US
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