Respiratory Therapist , Per Diem

Position Summary: Respiratory Therapist Per Diem Nights 7 pm to 7 am, Haverhill campus

Merrimack Health Lawrence is looking for motivated, self-driven Licensed Respiratory Therapists who love to learn and function as integral members of the healthcare team. As an RT at Merrimack Health, you will work under multiple therapist-driven protocols. You will attend patient care rounds where your input will not only be solicited but expected. You will function as a member of the Code Team, the Rapid Response Team and attend Level 3 infant deliveries. We operate a CAP accredited blood gas laboratory and are responsible for the collection, analysis and reporting of blood samples that are analyzed in our lab. Merrimack Health has recently implemented a brand-new fleet of ventilators, new blood gas analyzers and a new PFT machine.

Under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Therapy, Supervisors and Charge Therapists, the RT is responsible for respiratory care delivery to the patient population. This requires the use of advanced practitioner skills to intervene in complex patient care situations for newborns through geriatrics. Responsibilities include critical care, general patient care assignments, and related patient care plans.

Education and Minimum Requirements:

• Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory therapist (CRT) from National Board of Respiratory Care.
• BLS, ACLS and NRP are required.