Respiratory Care Practitioner III
Location: Portland, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Full Time
Job Category: Professional - Clinical
Req #: 16960
Date Posted:
Description
Maine Medical Center
Professional - Clinical
Req #: 16960
Summary:
The Respiratory Care Practitioner III role has an in-depth knowledge of cardiopulmonary pathology, respiratory diagnostic techniques, treatment methods and equipment selection and maintenance for chronic, acute and emergency care in all hospital areas including intensive care and outpatient settings and demonstrates excellent clinical practice characterized by the ability to recognize salient aspects of patient care situations and quickly identify problems and solutions.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Graduate from AMA approved school of Respiratory Therapy required.
- License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license in Respiratory Care, RRT, or CRRT required. Current BLS certification required. Current ACLS, PALS and NRP Certifications required or must obtain within one year of start date or according to department guidelines.
- Experience: Three years of practical clinical experience required. Six months of experience at MH MMCP preferred. Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of a Respiratory Care Practitioner II role.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
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