Respiratory Therapist - Emerson Hospital : Job Details

Respiratory TherapistJob Ref: 32341Category: RespiratoryLocation: Emerson Hospital,133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner,Concord,MA 01742Department: Respiratory TherapySchedule: Per DiemShift: Variable ShiftsHours: 0700-1930; 1900-0730

Job SummaryReporting to the Director of Cardio/Pulmonary/Neurology/Sleep Disorders, provides a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care services, for in patient and out patients of all ages.

Minimum QualificationsEducationHigh school graduate or equivalent required.Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy (RT) program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) required.

ExperiencePrevious RT experience strongly preferred.Previous patient care experience preferred.Appropriate clinical rotations during the RT program are considered as satisfactory experience.

Licensure and/or CertificationMust have current licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Respiratory Therapist.RRT from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.BLS healthcare provider required.NPR certification required within 6 months of hire.

SkillsGood communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to make patients comfortable during procedures.Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.Computer skills required.Ability to maintain confidential information.