RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - NIGHTS

This candidate must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist with experience working in ICU , ER ( which includes treating pediatric patients needing intubation and mechanical ventilation ) Nursery ( level 1 ) which involves attending high risk c-sections along with being part of the resuscitation team and Med Surge floors. Is familiar using the Drager V500 ,Hamilton T-1 ventilators , neo puff , and has used EPIC documentation system , . Holds certifications in NRP , BLS, ACLS and PALS

Position Template

Facility Name: MH MMC Biddeford / Sanford

Floor: Ground Floor

Location Address: 25 June Street , Sanford 04073

Position Information:

Facility Department/Cost Center: Sanford Respiratory Therapy Dept / 100.293203

Role (RN, Tech, LPN, PT, etc.): RT

Specialty: Adult critical care , NICU and PICU experience preferred

Number of Openings: 1

Shift: nights

Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36

Weekend Hours: 36 (unless otherwise noted):

Call Requirements: no

Years of Experience: greater than 2years

Float Requirements: All shifts may not be in Sanford , traveler may be asked to work in Biddeford campus as well .

Education & Certifications Required:

Required Certifications (will this be consistent for all similar skillset on unit or specific to this Position Request) : RRT, BLS,ACLS ,NRP & PALS

Education Modules (will this be consistent for all similar skillset on unit or specific to this Position Request) : These are assigned by our staff development during onboarding and throughout the contract depending on what learning modules are due in our Learning Management System

Unit Information:

Number of Beds: ER only

Patient Ratios:

Equipment: Drager V500 ventilators , V60 bipap, Hamilton T-1 transport ventilator , Airvo highflow oxygen units , neopuff , Ram cannula

EMR: EPIC

Hiring Profile:

Must Have Skills/Experience: working in a nursery being part of the resuscitation team , experience with attending high risk deliveries , working in an adult ICU , experience with treating pediatric patients in the ER , sharp assessment skills , experience with the equipment mentioned above . Feels confident working as the only RT in the ED and on campus .

Preferred Skillset/Experience: NICU ,PICU experience so I know the candidate is comfortable and competent treating newborns and critically ill pediatric patients in the ER.

Type of Patients on Unit: newborn to adult

Personality Fit: team player , good communication skills , respectful and has a positive attitude .

Dress Code:

Scrub Color: any color

Any unacceptable attire:

Misc./Other Information:

Our Sanford campus is considered a critical access facility , so there is only 1 RT working for each shift . This RT covers the ER and needs to have strong clinical skills to handle any respiratory patient that may come through .