Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care & Life Support

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

Job summary

Concord Hospital is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory therapy and life support under supervision. The role serves patients from neonates to geriatrics in a safe, therapeutic environment, with emphasis on assessment, medication administration, and documentation.

Qualified candidates hold an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care, a current BLS certificate, NH license and NBRC eligibility with RRT credentials at hire. NRP is required within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification or equivalent.
• 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

Respiratory therapy

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Preceptor

Equipment operation

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Concord Hospital is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory therapy and life support under supervision. The role serves patients from neonates to geriatrics in a safe, therapeutic environment, with emphasis on assessment, medication administration, and documentation.

Qualified candidates hold an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care, a current BLS certificate, NH license and NBRC eligibility with RRT credentials at hire. NRP is required within 6 months.