Base: $30.32 - $41.76 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
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Administer therapeutic respiratory interventions
Perform arterial blood gas sampling
Manage invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation
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St. Mary's Maine is seeking a Night Shift Respiratory Therapist responsible for providing therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care to patients of all ages. The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and relevant experience in respiratory therapy, with essential certifications and the ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
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Job Summary
The Respiratory Therapist performs, assists, and instructs in all therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care areas for inpatient and outpatient populations ranging from infants to adults.
Essential duties include assessing patient needs, administering oxygen therapy, managing mechanical ventilation, and conducting cardiopulmonary diagnostics such as arterial puncture and pulmonary function testing.
The role requires active participation in discharge planning, patient education, and maintaining up-to-date certifications including BLS, ACLS, and NRP.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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St. Mary's Maine is seeking a Night Shift Respiratory Therapist responsible for providing therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care to patients of all ages. The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and relevant experience in respiratory therapy, with essential certifications and the ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
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Salary
Base: $30.32 - $41.76 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Administer therapeutic respiratory interventions
Perform arterial blood gas sampling
Manage invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation
Conduct cardiopulmonary diagnostics accurately
Document procedures in EMR system
Nice-to-have
Strong interpersonal skills under pressure
Ability to handle multiple priorities
Experience with student mentorship
Evidence-based best practices application
Key Requirements
Active BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required within 30 days of hire
AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program with two-year associate degree
Current State License to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner