Respiratory Care Therapist - Per Diem

Description

About MDI Hospital

MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

1. Holds a current Maine license as a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
2. Current BLS provider status.

1. Possess computer skills.
2. Rhythm identification skills for EKGs.
3. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
4. Strong written and verbal skills.

1. Recent training/experience in Respiratory Care and Ventilator Management.
2. Recent training/experience in performing EKGs/Stress Tests.

1. Able to sit, stand and/or walk for a 8-12 hour shift. Has adequate hearing, vision, speech and manual dexterity to communicate with the patients and to complete any necessary daily tasks.
2. General health must be such as to regularly work scheduled hours.
3. Must be able to bend and lift 25 - 50 pounds patients or oxygen cylinders).
4. Must be able to push non-motorized (on wheels) equipment, weighing up to 300 lbs. throughout the Hospital (ventilator).
5. Must be able to respond to the Hospital within guidelines when on call.

1. Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids (especially respiratory secretions).
2. Potential for exposure to infectious diseases.
3. Potential for periods of high stress.