Registered Respiratory Therapist

Description

•  This individual will interact with patients of all ages
• Walks or stands for long intervals of time, sits intermittently 
• Generally works in a clean, well-lighted, heated and ventilated health care facility 
•  Is responsible to the Director of Respiratory Care Services and the Medical Director of Respiratory Care Services, as well as the shift charge therapist in Respiratory Care Services; Works cooperatively with physicians, nurses, and other health care personnel
• Participates in mandatory on-call rotations and performs charge therapist duties as required 
• Performs other related duties as required 
• Has knowledge of growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatment needed by patients of different ages 
• Orders supplies as needed 
• Portrays a positive and professional image and commitment to service excellence and customer service 
•  Uses proper telephone, verbal, and written communication skills 
• Communicates appropriate information to lead therapist or director for incident follow-up, etc

• Must have received an education, including completion of an approved Associate Degree Program in Respiratory Therapy or in a program determined by the Department of the State Board to be the equivalent. 
• Must be Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist 
• Basic Life Support certified

• Location: Sharon Hospital 50 Hospital Hill Road
• Work Type: Per Diem 
• Standard Hours: NIGHT
• Work Schedule: 12 hr. Nightshift 6:30pm - 07:00am. As needed weekdays, some weekends, some holidays.
• Org Unit: 1171
• Salary Range: 31.25 - 58.05 DOE plus shift differentials
• Department: Pulmonary Medicine