RESPIRATORY THERAPIST Position Available In Androscoggin, Maine
Tallo's Job Summary: Respiratory Therapists at Covenant Health perform therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care for patients of all ages. They administer bronchodilator and oxygen therapy, manage mechanical ventilation, and provide cardiopulmonary diagnostics. Requirements include an Associate Degree in Respiratory Care, State License, and 1 year of experience. Strong interpersonal and analytical skills are essential. Covenant Health values compassion, integrity, collaboration, and excellence.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Respiratory Care Practitioners perform, assist and instruct in all areas of therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care for both inpatients and outpatients, ranging in age from infant to adult. They will provide the full range of routine therapeutics including bronchodilator therapy, oxygen therapy, and chest physical therapy. Respiratory Care staff are responsible for all invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation per physician-approved protocol. Patient weaning (withdrawal from mechanical ventilation) from the ventilator is also the responsibility of the Respiratory Care Practitioners, per protocol. They will assess the effectiveness of life support interventions and make recommendations to the physician, provide life support procedures, and provide appropriate cardiopulmonary diagnostic in accordance with physician orders.
JOB REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION
+ Must have completed an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program earning a two-year Associate Degree in Respiratory Care + Must have a current State License to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
EXPERIENCE
1-year previous experience in Respiratory care provider role preferred
OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED
+ Analytical + BCLS + Computer + Customer relations + Medical terminology + Read/Comprehend written instructions Strong Interpersonal skills are a must. Ability to teach at multiple levels. Attention to detail is extremely important. Patient Advocacy is important as well. Covenant Health Mission Statement We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
Our Core Values:
- Compassion We show respect, caring, and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable, and suffering.
- Integrity We promote justice and ethical behavior and responsibly steward our human, financial, and environmental resources.
- Collaboration We work in partnership, dialogue, and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
- Excellence We deliver all services with the highest level of quality while seeking creative innovation.
Applicants, employees, and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).
