• Respiratory Therapist

    Covenant Health (Lewiston, ME)


    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.

     

    Job Requirements: (education and experience/preferred and required)

     

    Job Knowledge and Skills

     

    + Strong interpersonal skills a must and an ability to handle multiple priorities, independent discretion/decision-making, make decisions under pressure,

    + Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence, manage stress appropriately, work alone, work with others.

    + Strong knowledge of stabilization through transport of patients with RDS, invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, inhaled bronchodilator therapy, and arterial blood gas sampling.

    + Ability to assess respiratory distress.

    + Attention to detail is extremely important.

    + Medical terminology a must.

    + Computer-literate.

    + Patient advocacy. 

    + Must be able to read, speak and comprehend the English language.

    + Although typically works three 12-hour days, flexibility is required to provide coverage during the hours that services are provided: 24 hours/day, 7 days per week. Rotating weekends and holidays.

     

    Education and Experience

     

    + Active BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications are required.

    + 1 year of respiratory therapy preferred.

    + Must have completed an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program earning a two-year associate degree in respiratory care.

    + Current State License to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

     

    Covenant Health Mission Statement

     

    We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

    Our Core Values:

    •Compassion

     

    We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

     

    •Integrity

     

    We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

     

    •Collaboration

     

    We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

     

    •Excellence

     

    We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

     

    Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).