Respiratory Therapist

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to assess, plan, and deliver respiratory treatments as part of a multidisciplinary care team. You will manage ventilators, perform ABG sampling and interpretation, respond to respiratory emergencies, and educate patients and families while upholding safety, infection control, and meticulous documentation.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential to optimize patient outcomes in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Knowledge of respiratory care protocols and equipment.
• Strong commitment to patient safety and infection control.
• Ability to respond effectively to emergencies.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver respiratory treatments in collaboration with care teams.
• Manage ventilators and monitor patient response.
• Perform arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies promptly and effectively.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans.
• Maintain safety, infection control, and accurate documentation.

Skills

Respiratory care knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Patient safety

Emergency response

Job description

Role:

Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities:

Assessing, planning, and delivering respiratory treatments; managing ventilators; performing arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation; responding to respiratory emergencies; collaborating with physicians and care teams to optimize patient outcomes; educating patients and families; maintaining safety, infection control, and accurate documentation standards.

Qualifications & Skills:

Strong knowledge of respiratory care, ability to work in a team-oriented environment, excellent communication skills, commitment to patient safety and infection control, and capability to respond effectively to emergencies.