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- A minimum of one-year respiratory care is preferred.
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Additional languages preferred.
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- Basic computer knowledge.
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- I am actively listening and seeking information
- I am honest, truthful, and consistent
- I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy
- I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate
- I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork
- I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.
- Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment.
- Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team.
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Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem - Bridgton, United States - Central Maine Medical Center
Description
At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.
$32.50 Starting hourly rate, increasing with experience.Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the Bridgton Hospital Respiratory Therapy Team
This is a per diem position.
The Respiratory Therapist supports all members of the patient care team with the overall care plan of the patient, including pulmonary disease specific education where indicated or ordered.
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing diagnostic testing and therapeutic treatment for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases according to physician orders and protocols.
* cardiopulmonary patient assessments, oxygen administration, pulse oximetry, aerosol and nebulizer therapies, chest physical therapy, arterial blood gas sampling, ventilator management, indirect calorimetry assessments, bronchoscopy assistance, electrocardiograms, and pulmonary function testing.
Essential Duties include, but are not limited to:
Education and Experience:
What It's Like Working At CMH:
We are all about our team members growth and health.
That why we prioritize work/life balance, community-based wellness initiatives and tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for ALL of our team members.
Living in Central Maine:
While not at work, our team members enjoy the endless opportunities for entertainment that Maine has to offer. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy skiing, boating along the coast and hiking at a state or national park.
Centrally located to several popular attractions, residents can embark on day trips to Boston, North Conway, New Hampshire and Boothbay Harbor.
Maine is a wonderful place to raise a family, with safe communities and great public and private schools.About Central Maine Healthcare
Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization.
Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.
Internal team members who apply for a role that has a sign on bonus for external candidates, will not be eligible for the sign on bonus.
Team members who have been gone from CMH for one year or more are eligible for a sign on bonus payment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
