Respiratory Therapist -36hrs nights

Wentworth-Douglass Physicians Organization (WDP); Dover (NH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dover, NH is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide critical patient care, assess and implement therapeutic respiratory procedures. The role includes education for staff and supervision of students. Candidates should possess an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, with preferred certifications like BLS and RRT. The position starts at $38.01 per hour with a $15,000 sign-on bonus. Strong communication and quick assessment skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS Certification) is preferred.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is preferred.
• 0-1 year in respiratory care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical patient care assessment and procedures.
• Initiate respiratory tests and procedures as necessary.
• Transport mechanically ventilated patients when required.
• Prepare care plans and make recommendations to physicians.
• Educate staff and supervise respiratory therapy students.

Skills

Subject-matter expertise in respiratory therapy

Effective communication skills

Ability to assess quickly

Ability to walk distances

Strong communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Minimum hourly rate starts at $38.01 per hour, with potential for increases. This position also offers a $15,000 sign‑on bonus.

Acts as an active member of the patient care team to provide clinical patient care assessment, initiation, modification, and discontinuance of therapeutic respiratory care procedures to critically ill patients. Analyzes and evaluates clinical patient data to determine the appropriate therapy or interventions and makes recommendations on patient care plans to the medical staff.

Essential Functions

• Initiates and/or assists with appropriate respiratory tests and procedures, as ordered, to deliver appropriate care to patients.
• Responds to respiratory emergencies and transports mechanically ventilated patients when moved from units for tests and procedures.
• Prepares appropriate care plan, and makes specific recommendations to physicians for indicated therapy. Schedules patient treatments as necessary and provides consultation as an active member of the patient care team.
• Manages the administration of all aspects of respiratory therapy according to respiratory care policies and procedures.
• Makes regular bedside rounds and administers Respiratory Care modalities to assigned patients. Modifies treatment care plan according to clinical picture and response to therapy.
• Participates in education of students, physicians, staff, and patients/families. Clinically supervises respiratory therapy students in the patient areas.

Education

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy (required).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred).

Licenses and Credentials

• Basic Life Support (BLS Certification) – preferred.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) – preferred.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) – preferred.
• Respiratory Therapist (Massachusetts) – Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care – preferred.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner – State License – generic – HR Only – preferred.

Experience

• 0-1 year in respiratory care (preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Subject‑matter expertise in respiratory therapy and effective communication with patients, team members, and other healthcare disciplines.
• Ability to assess quickly and offer professional judgment to prepare appropriate care plans, and make specific recommendations to physicians for indicated therapy.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to walk distances and push medical equipment weighing less than 100 pounds.
• Ability to stand immobile for long periods of time if required.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34–66%).
• Walking Frequently (34–66%).
• Sitting Occasionally (3–33%).
• Lifting Frequently (34–66%) – 35 lbs+ (w/ assisted device).
• Carrying Frequently (34–66%) – 20–35 lbs.
• Pushing Occasionally (3–33%).
• Pulling Occasionally (3–33%).
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Balancing Frequently (34–66%).
• Stooping Occasionally (3–33%).
• Kneeling Occasionally (3–33%).
• Crouching Occasionally (3–33%).
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Reaching Frequently (34–66%).
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34–66%).
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34–66%).
• Feeling Constantly (67–100%).
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%).
• Vision – Far Constantly (67–100%).
• Vision – Near Constantly (67–100%).
• Talking Constantly (67–100%).
• Hearing Constantly (67–100%).

Wentworth‑Douglas Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.