Respiratory Therapist

MEP Health; Derry (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess, treat, and monitor both adult and pediatric patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. You will administer oxygen and aerosol therapies, manage ventilators, and respond swiftly to emergencies, collaborating closely with physicians and the healthcare team.

The role emphasizes patient education, accurate documentation, and participation in quality and safety initiatives to ensure optimal care and outcomes within a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Compassionate with strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of respiratory therapies, ventilator management, and diagnostic procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and respond to emergencies.
• Commitment to patient education and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor adult and pediatric patients with cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Administer oxygen and aerosol therapies.
• Manage ventilators and perform diagnostic tests.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies promptly.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team members.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory care.
• Accurately document patient information and interventions.
• Support quality and safety improvement initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ventilator management

Diagnostic procedures

Team collaboration

Patient education

Safety

Job description

• Assess, treat, and monitor adult and pediatric patients with cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Administer oxygen and aerosol therapies.
• Manage ventilators and perform diagnostic tests.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies promptly.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team members.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory care.
• Accurately document patient information and interventions.
• Support quality and safety improvement initiatives.

Role:

Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor adult and pediatric patients with cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Administer oxygen and aerosol therapies.
• Manage ventilators and perform diagnostic tests.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies promptly.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team members.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory care.
• Accurately document patient information and interventions.
• Support quality and safety improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Compassionate with strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of respiratory therapies, ventilator management, and diagnostic procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and respond to emergencies.
• Commitment to patient education and safety.