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St. Mary's Regional Medical Center Respiratory Therapist in Lewiston, Maine
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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:
- Musthave completed anAMA approved Respiratory Therapy program earninga two-yearAssociateDegree 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.
We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.