EH - Respiratory Therapist

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 55,104 - 96,432; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Exeter, NH seeks a contractor/traveler Respiratory Therapist for night shift (7p-7a) to administer respiratory therapy and life support under physician supervision and prescription. Responsibilities include monitoring patients, equipment checks, performing emergency care, and assisting physicians while upholding departmental policies and quality assurance.

Requires NH licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner, CRT/RRT credentials, CPR within 90 days of hire, and 1-3

Qualifications

• Post-secondary training or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years experience in respiratory care.
• NH Respiratory Care Practitioner license or equivalent.
• Degree or certificate as required.
• CPR certified within 90 days of hire.
• CRT or RRT credential recognized nationally.

Responsibilities

• Performs functions within physician-ordered respiratory care.
• Monitors environmental and life support systems.
• Observes patients, checks equipment, and adjusts as needed.
• Performs emergency respiratory care as required.
• Assists physicians and adheres to policies and QA.

Skills

CPR within 90 days

1-3 years experience

Post-secondary training

Nationally recognized credential (CRT,

Education

Degree/Diploma/Certificate

Respiratory Care Practitioner - NH

Job description

Req#: 15330 Contractor/traveler,Night Shift 7p-7a

Administers respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the pulmonary system under the supervision of the physician and by prescription.

Requirements

• Post-secondary training or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years experience
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - NH
• Degree/Diploma/Certificate
• CPR certified within 90 days of hire
• Nationally recognized credential (CRT, RRT)

Major Responsibilities

• Performs all functions within the scope of practice as ordered by the physician.
• Monitors environmental and life support systems.
• Observes patients; checks equipment and makes changes as necessary during patient rounds.
• Performs emergency care.
• Assists physicians as directed.
• Maintains established departmental policies; procedures; objectives and quality assurance.