7 Maine Respiratory Unit Jobs
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Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
Additional Details:
Housing in ME becomes more expensive in the summer months, beginning in May. Be sure to confirm you are comfortable with housing options before applying.
You can only have 1 active application for the same position (same unit & shift at the same facility). Example: if you apply for day shift, you can also apply for night shift on the same unit and facility, but you cannot apply for another day shift position on the same unit & facility."
Required Credentials: Roles requiring state licensure only: License should not expire within 45 days following start date. Manager will consider candidates with extensive experience who have their CRT; otherwise RRT required. Please send for manager approval if experienced, strong candidate has their CRT.
Unit/Facility Details: Patient Types (Common Diagnoses): COPD, CHF, Cystic Fibrosis, ARDS, MVA Trauma/Surgery, Pneumonia, Lung CA, Stroke, ALS, GBS, COVID19, RSV
Special Requests: Travel Pairs: If you are in a relationship, EMMC will not schedule you on the same days. If you are not in a relationship, you can be scheduled for the same days if not on the same shift/unit. Managers will not guarantee the same schedule for travel pairs. RTO: Must go through Manager for approval
Shift & Scheduling: If contract is posted for Variable shifts – Traveler may work Days or Nights. Per manager, most needs are on Nights. The traveler will not be required to flip back and forth within 1 week at the present time. Weekend rotation: Every other weekend. Will they be on call? Voluntary call only - 2 hours before shift start time and 2 hours after. Holiday Expectations: As assigned unless RTO is in contract.
Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Responsibilities & Salary
Respiratory Therapists care for patients who have pulmonary diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and who have lung dysfunction because of another condition, such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) caused by sepsis or trauma. Job responsibilities for Respiratory Therapists often include assessing patients’ breathing function, managing equipment such as oxygen delivery devices, and responding to emergency situations to provide respiratory support. Requirements for Respiratory Therapists include earning at least an associate degree and obtaining state licensure. The average annual salary for Respiratory Therapists in the United States is more than $70,000.
