Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.

Northampton, MA, US
Base: $33.71 - $46.87phly; bonus/equity: not speci...
Fully remote
Administer respiratory therapy treatments
Perform pulmonary function testing
Conduct blood gas analysis
The Respiratory Therapist performs various technical duties to administer respiratory therapy treatments to assigned patients within the Cooley Dickinson Hospital network

Job Summary

  • The Respiratory Therapist performs various technical duties to administer respiratory therapy treatments to assigned patients within the Cooley Dickinson Hospital network.
  • This role involves evaluating therapy effectiveness through auscultation and laboratory tests while reporting significant changes to attending physicians.
  • Candidates will participate in teaching basic respiratory therapy procedures and provide emergency assistance such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Matching Summary

The Respiratory Therapist performs various technical duties to administer respiratory therapy treatments to assigned patients within the Cooley Dickinson Hospital network.

Salary

Base: $33.71 - $46.87/Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, and bonuses available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • administer respiratory therapy treatments
  • perform pulmonary function testing
  • conduct blood gas analysis
  • operate respiratory equipment

Nice-to-have

  • experience with sleep studies
  • training new personnel
  • patient education skills

Key Requirements

  • Associate degree or equivalent required
  • Respiratory Therapist license in Massachusetts required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • NRP certification required within 3 months
  • Six months to one year of experience required

Work Rights

Not specified

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