Respiratory Therapist

4 days ago


Augusta, Maine, United States Doctors Hospital of Augusta Full time

Job Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
  • Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
  • Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
  • Assist with placement of artificial airways.
  • Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
  • Monitor patient for therapeutic response.
  • Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
  • Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
  • Respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

Requirements:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
  • RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT / RCP).
  • State Registered Respiratory Therapist.
  • PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date.
  • Bachelors Degree, or Associate Degree.

About Us:

Doctors Hospital of Augusta has provided quality healthcare services since 1973. We give patients access to trained physicians and advanced technology. With nearly 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 350+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities. We offer a wide range of services for our patients, including our nationally recognized Burn Center and Cancer Center, accredited by the American College of Surgeons.

We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.


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