Respiratory Therapist

Parkland Medical Center; Derry (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A regional acute-care hospital in Derry, NH is seeking a Respiratory Therapist. The role involves providing timely and efficient care to patients in various settings, with responsibilities including patient assessment, equipment management, and health promotion education. Ideal candidates will possess a New Hampshire Respiratory Care Practitioner license and relevant certifications. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment dedicated to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Timely service delivery in all settings served.
• Ability to document patient care accurately.
• Ensuring patient-specific care and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient assessment and interventions in respiratory care.
• Manage therapeutic equipment and troubleshoot as needed.
• Deliver education on health promotion and disease prevention.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Patient Assessment

Health Promotion Education

Education

Graduate of an accredited program for Respiratory Care

Actively licensed New Hampshire Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)

American Heart Association BCLS

American Heart Association ACLS within 30 days of hire

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Respiratory Therapist with Parkland Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Respiratory Therapist (RRT) will provide timely, efficient service, at the appropriate level, to all patients in all settings served by the department. The RRT will have knowledge of Respiratory Therapy procedures and will repair respiratory equipment as needed. The RRT will also provide clinical expertise and education to departmental staff members.

• Incorporates appropriate assessment, intervention skills, evaluation and equipment use/management in all interactions and delivery of care
• Communicates with patients, team members and management in an accurate, timely manner
• Reports pertinent, concise information; documents in a complete timely manner; appropriately uses computer charting/ordering
• Applies critical thinking skills and considers alternatives; organizes workload; collects/integrates data from multiple sources
• Develops and maintains human care relationships; acknowledges the impact illness/hospitalization has on patients and families; adapts care management for diverse populations and environments
• Incorporates teaching in delivery of care with a focus on health promotion; assesses barriers to learning; provides counseling about health behaviors
• Applies knowledge of the patient population served; proves age‑specific care; applies knowledge of expected norms in planning care (i.e. VS, lab values, assessments, etc)
• Collect specimens for blood gas testing according to established policies and procedures.
• Perform blood gas testing according to established policies and procedures.
• Perform and document instrument maintenance. Perform quality control according to established procedures. Troubleshoot instruments effectively, when appropriate.
• Promotes internal and external customer satisfaction
• Builds and promotes a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement
• Attendance: works as scheduled and is compliant with Attendance and Tardiness Policy

What qualifications you will need

• Graduate of an accredited program for Respiratory Care
• Actively licensed New Hampshire Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) required
• American Heart Association BCLS required
• American Heart Association ACLS required within 30 days of hire

Benefits

Parkland Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Grow your career where your work truly matters—at Parkland Medical Center

Located in Derry, NH, Parkland is an 86‑bed regional acute‑care hospital and a designated Level III Trauma Center, delivering high‑quality care to the community with compassion and innovation. As part of HCA Healthcare’s trusted network, you’ll be connected to Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, three freestanding ERs, and more than 70 care sites across New Hampshire.

With nearly 5,000 colleagues—including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians—HCA Healthcare offers a supportive, team‑oriented environment where your contributions are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is felt every day. Join us and be part of something bigger.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.” — Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co‑Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Respiratory Therapist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.