What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist Earn and Learn Program position at Northern Light Health?
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
Department: Respiratory Therapy
Position is located: Mercy Fore River
Work Type: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Schedule: Variable
The Northern Light Health RT Sponsorship program consists of the following benefits:
1. Employees accepted into the two-year accredited program will be awarded full tuition, books, fees and supplies paid for the Respiratory Therapy program offered through Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) or Southern Maine Community College (SMCC).
2. During the sponsorship timeframe, Northern Light Mercy Hospital will pay for the employee to attend class, labs and study, up to 24 hours per week.
3. During the sponsorship timeframe, the employee will work 16 hours per week. Employees accepted into the program will be considered full time and will be eligible to receive full time benefits.
4. At the completion of the program and licensure, the employee promises to fulfill a work commitment as a Full Time Respiratory Therapist with Northern Light Health Mercy Hospital for 3 years.
To be considered, candidates must start the admissions process through Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) or Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) or hold an acceptance letter for the KVCC Respiratory Therapy Program or the SMCC Respiratory Therapy Program.
Summary:
The role of the Respiratory Technician is limited to the following functions to fulfill the non-patient care needs of respiratory medicine department including, equipment cleaning, disinfection, equipment reassembly and allocation, supply stocking and auditing tasks. The Respiratory Technician provides respiratory equipment needs according to department policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
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Competencies and Skills
- Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
- Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
- Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
- Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Education
- Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)Technician must be currently enrolled in a COARC accredited associate degree program and student must have current BLS certification. The is a temporary position which will end upon the successful candidate graduation from the RT program.
Working Conditions
- Potential exposure to hazardous materials.
- Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
- Prolonged periods of standing.
- Prolonged periods of walking.
