Respiratory Therapist: Acute Care & Life Support

Concord Hospital Health System; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Concord Hospital Health System in Concord, NH, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer therapy and life support, assess patients, and collaborate with the care team to ensure safe, effective treatment across all ages.

This role requires an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care, current BLS, and NH licensure with NBRC eligibility; NRP within 6 months. The position emphasizes patient safety, documentation, and participation in hospital initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from AMA approved school for Respiratory Care.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• NRP required within 6 months of hire.
• NH State Respiratory Care license and NBRC registry eligibility; RRT credentials at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments and adapts to changing clinical conditions.
• Administers medication to patients.
• Documents care provided and patient’s progress toward attainment of desired outcomes.
• Involves self in departmental and hospital initiatives.
• Obtains required intubations.
• Manages time and workload fluctuations.
• Acts as a preceptor to staff and students.
• Utilizes the hospital and departmental information, technology systems and equipment operations.
• Completes departmental and hospital requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Precepting / mentoring

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Respiratory equipment

Hospital information systems

Job description

Concord Hospital Health System in Concord, NH, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer therapy and life support, assess patients, and collaborate with the care team to ensure safe, effective treatment across all ages.

This role requires an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care, current BLS, and NH licensure with NBRC eligibility; NRP within 6 months. The position emphasizes patient safety, documentation, and participation in hospital initiatives.