Respiratory Care Specialist: Life Support & Patient Care

Concord Hospital Health System; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Concord Hospital Health System seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory therapy and life support under supervision. You will care for patients from neonates to geriatrics in a safe environment, under the Medical Director of Respiratory Care.

The role requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Care, BLS certification, NH license with NBRC eligibility, and RRT credential at hire. NRP is required within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care from AMA-approved program.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification (or equivalent) per American Heart Association.
• NRP required within 6 months of hire; prior to Nov 1, 2023 hires have until 6/1/2024 to complete NRP.
• NH State Respiratory Care license current; NBRC registry-eligible; RRT credentials at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments and adapts to changing clinical conditions.
• Administers medication to patients.
• Documents care provided and patient progress toward outcomes.
• Involves self in departmental and hospital initiatives.
• Obtains required intubations.
• Manages time and workload fluctuations.
• Acts as a preceptor to staff and students.
• Utilizes hospital and departmental information, technology systems and equipment.
• Completes departmental and hospital requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Concord Hospital Health System seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory therapy and life support under supervision. You will care for patients from neonates to geriatrics in a safe environment, under the Medical Director of Respiratory Care.

The role requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Care, BLS certification, NH license with NBRC eligibility, and RRT credential at hire. NRP is required within 6 months of hire.