Respiratory Therapist -36hrs nights

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 98,023,000 - 162,546,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for 36 hours of night shifts onsite at 789 Central Avenue. The therapist provides clinical assessment and respiratory care to critically ill patients, initiating and adjusting therapies as needed.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (Bachelor’s preferred), BLS, and NBRC-RRT certification; 0–1 year experience is preferred. Sign-on bonus offered and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in respiratory therapy is required; bachelor's preferred.
• Licensure includes BLS and NBRC-RRT; NALS may be preferred.
• 0-1 year of respiratory care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and assists with respiratory tests and procedures per orders.
• Responds to respiratory emergencies and transports ventilated patients safely.
• Develops care plans and recommends therapies to physicians.
• Schedules treatments and acts as active team member.
• Manages all aspects of respiratory therapy per policies.
• Conducts bedside rounds and adjusts plans based on status.
• Educates students, staff, patients, and families; supervises students.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

Tools

Ventilators

Medical devices

Job description

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Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist- 36 hrs/Nights Pay Range: $38.01 - $63.03 (Pay based on experience) SIGN-ON BONUS OF $15,000! The Respiratory Therapist provides clinical assessment and respiratory care to critically ill patients. Initiates, modifies, and discontinues therapeutic respiratory care procedures based on patient needs and clinical status. Analyzes and evaluates clinical patient data to determine appropriate therapies and interventions and makes recommendations to the medical staff regarding patient care plans. Provides direct patient care while collaborating with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.

Essential Functions

• Initiates and/or assists with appropriate respiratory tests and procedures, as ordered, to provide safe and effective care to patients.
• Responds to respiratory emergencies and safely transports mechanically ventilated patients when they are moved between units for diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Develops appropriate respiratory care plans and makes specific recommendations to physicians regarding indicated therapies.
• Schedules patient treatments as needed and provides consultation as an active member of the patient care team.
• Manages and administers all aspects of respiratory therapy in accordance with established respiratory care policies and procedures.
• Conducts regular bedside rounds and administers appropriate respiratory care modalities to assigned patients. Modifies treatment plans based on the patient's clinical status and response to therapy.
• Participates in the education of students, physicians, staff, patients, and families. Provides clinical supervision to respiratory therapy students in patient care areas.

Qualifications

• Education Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy required and Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy preferred
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• Licenses and Credentials Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] NH Respiratory Therapist License REQUIRED Registered Respiratory Therapist [RRT] - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred Neonatal Advanced Life Support [NALS] - American Academy of Pediatrics
• Experience Respiratory Care 0-1 year preferred
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to be a subject matter expert in the area of Respiratory Therapy and be able to communicate effectively with patients, team members, and other healthcare disciplines.
• Ability to assess quickly and offer professional judgment to prepare appropriate care plan, and makes specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy.
• Strong communication Skills.
• Ability to walk distances and push medical equipment weighing less than 100 pounds.
• May also be required to stand immobile for long periods of time.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs 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%)

Remote Type

Onsite Work Location 789 Central Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours 36

Employee Type Regular Work Shift Night (United States of America)

Pay Range $38.01 - $45.91/Hourly Grade 5

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EEO Statement

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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