Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health

1 day ago

United States$36.69 - $48.33 hourlyFull TimeRespiratory Therapy

✓ Flexible Schedule

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health as a Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy in United States.

Key Responsibilities

may also be assigned in the Pulmonary Function Testing Lab, Asthma Clinic, COPD Clinic, Sleep Lab and clinics at Roseway Hospital and/or Digby General Hospital.

There may be other Respiratory Therapy duties such as patient or staff education sessions.

Benefits & Compensation

Hourly rate: $48.33/hr.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health as a Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy.

Key Skills

Invasive Mechanical VentilationNoninvasive Mechanical VentilationAdvanced Airway ManagementPulmonary Diagnostic TestingOxygen AdministrationAerosolized Medication AdministrationPatient AssessmentCare PlanningCommunication SkillsOrganizationSupervisionAdaptabilityFrench Language

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a recognized School of Respiratory Therapy and hold registration with the Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapists. Current certification in CPR at NRP and ACLS levels is required.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy position at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health includes the following lifestyle factors: flexible scheduling. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

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Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $36.69 - $48.33 hourly.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $48 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

Flexible scheduling options available
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Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Invasive Mechanical Ventilation, Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation, Advanced Airway Management, Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing, Oxygen Administration, Aerosolized Medication Administration, Patient Assessment, Care Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist manages invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation and provides expert advanced airway management. They are responsible for administering oxygen, compressed gases, and pulmonary diagnostic testing within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Travel Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Defined Benefit Pension Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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