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Certified Respiratory Therapist
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$87,963 / year median in Maine
+8% projected growth
Job Description
EDUCATION , EXPERIENCE , TRAINING 1.
Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner ( RCP ) license required. 2. Basic Life Support ( BLS ) certified from the American Heart Association ( AHA ) or American Red Cross ( ARC ) upon hire and maintain current. 3. Adult Cardiac Life Support ( ACLS ) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current. 4. Pediatric Advanced Life Support ( PALS ) from the AHA certification preferred. 5. Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred. 6. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred. 7. High School Diploma or equivalent is required. 8. Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred. Pay Transparency Bridgton Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $32.00 to $40.01 per hour. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being.Learn more here:
https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/ Employment Status Per Diem Shift Variable Equal Employment Opportunity Company 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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