Registered Respiratory Therapist (On-Call, 7 On / 7 Off, Salaried)
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Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (On-Call, 7 On / 7 Off, Salaried)
Location: Berlin, NH
Department: Respiratory Therapy
Reports To: Clinical Supervisor of Cardiopulmonary Services
Job Type: Salaried, On-Call
Schedule: 7 Days On / 7 Days Off (On-Call Only)
Position Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our team in an on-call capacity. This unique position follows a 7 on / 7 off rotation, providing flexibility and work-life balance. The RRT will be on-call only during their 7-day work period and is compensated on a salary basis, regardless of hours worked.
The therapist will be responsible for delivering high-quality respiratory care services to patients as needed during on-call shifts. Candidates must be confident working independently and able to respond promptly to urgent patient needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to on-call alerts and provide respiratory therapy services as required.
- Administer and monitor oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, ventilator support, and other respiratory modalities.
- Evaluate patient conditions and recommend appropriate respiratory interventions.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement care plans.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
- Ensure all equipment is functioning properly and perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Follow infection control, safety, and regulatory policies at all times.
Qualifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care).
- Active NH state license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist.
- BLS and ACLS certification required; PALS and/or NRP preferred.
- Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical respiratory experience preferred.
- Must be able to work independently and manage time effectively while on call.
- Reliable transportation and ability to respond within 30 minutes when on-call.
Required Competencies- Completion and maintenance of all assigned clinical competencies as defined by the Respiratory Therapy Department and facility policy.
- Demonstrated ability to provide safe, effective, and age-appropriate care.
- Competence in ventilator management, airway clearance techniques, and emergency response procedures (including code blue).
- Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting a wide range of respiratory equipment.
- Competency checks will be conducted upon hire and at regular intervals, including but not limited to:
- ABG sampling and analysis
- Non-invasive and invasive ventilation
- CPAP/BiPAP setup and management
- Oxygen therapy systems
- Emergency airway management support
- Infection control procedures
- Participation in continuing education and department training sessions is expected to maintain clinical readiness.
Schedule Details
- On-call only, 7 consecutive days.
- Off the following 7 days, providing a week of uninterrupted personal time.
- Must be available to respond to calls promptly during on-call week
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