Direct Hire Traveler, Respiratory Therapist
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South County Hospital is hiring a Direct Hire Traveler, Respiratory Therapist. South County Health, an independent non‑profit healthcare system in southern Rhode Island, seeks a Direct Hire Traveler Respiratory Therapist to provide inpatient, outpatient and emergent care, deliver therapy, manage ventilator protocols, and educate patients, families and staff while enjoying a healthy work‑life balance.
Key focus areas include Deliver a wide range of therapy and interventions to inpatients, outpatients and emergent/urgent care patients, Implement respiratory care with awareness of population‑specific needs, and Consult with clinical team members, communicating suggestions and education.
Successful candidates bring RRT Credential, RI License, and BLS Certification. Important skills include Implementing Respiratory Care, Protocol Ventilator Management, Patient Education, Family Education, and Staff Education.
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Full job description
South County Health is an independent, non-profit healthcare system offering a comprehensive range of advanced inpatient, outpatient and home health services. Accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), SCH is made up of South County Hospital, South County Home Health, and South County Medical Group. South County Health has received numerous distinctions for patient care and safety over the years, which have included a 5-star rating on HCAHPS scores, a 5-star rating by CMS for overall hospital quality, and A’s for hospital quality and patient safety by The Leapfrog Group. Having celebrated over 100 years of service to southern Rhode Island, South County Health offers an exceptional opportunity to provide our patients with the best care possible while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. We offer competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package which includes, health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 403b, PTO, and a broad range of career development benefits and opportunities.
Pay Rate: $60/hour
Job Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist delivers a wide range of therapy and interventions to inpatients, outpatients and emergent/urgent care patients. They are responsible for implementing respiratory care with an understanding and awareness of populations specific needs. Therapists serve in a consulting role by communicating suggestions to other members of the clinical team, perform protocol ventilator management and provide education to the patient, family and staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
RRT credential verification from the NBRC required. The RRT credential is nationally recognized as the “standard of excellence” for respiratory care professionals. RI License required. BLS from American Heart Association. ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
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