Respiratory Therapist (NICU)- Respiratory - Full Time (night shift)

Elliot Health System; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403b with matching

Earned Time

Vendor Discounts

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Elliot Health System in New Hampshire is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist to provide a full range of respiratory care from infants to geriatric patients. The role is independent and requires working within physician orders and protocols in a 24/7 unit.

Responsibilities include administering respiratory therapies, arterial blood gas analysis, patient education, and participation in trauma and critical care teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent.
• State license as NH Respiratory Care Practitioner at date of hire.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS within six months of hire.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential preferred.
• NBRC RRT-ACCS credential preferred.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages aerosolized medications, chest physiotherapy, airway clearance techniques, and hyperinflation therapy per physician orders/protocols.
• Administers oxygen and participates in oxygen management decisions; draws, analyzes, and interprets arterial blood gases.
• Contributes to patient education and evaluates patient status; assesses vital signs and breath sounds.
• Participates in Trauma/Code 9, Critical Care Transport teams.
• Performs CPR and airway management.
• Assists physician with fiberoptic bronchoscopy.
• Initiates and adjusts invasive and noninvasive ventilation according to protocol in physician's absence.
• Conducts apnea tests for brain death determination.

Skills

CRT or RRT exam

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Who We Are

In our Respiratory Therapy department, we are committed to transforming lives through personalized care, cutting-edge techniques, and a patient-centered approach. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest technology and resources to empower our technologists to provide the best care possible.

Who We Are

In our Respiratory Therapy department, we are committed to transforming lives through personalized care, cutting-edge techniques, and a patient-centered approach. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest technology and resources to empower our technologists to provide the best care possible.

The Respiratory Therapy Unit consist of 29 employees that provide 24/7 coverage to a patient population that ranges from Adult, Pediatric, and Infant. The unit is home to a Level 3 Neonatal team. Shifts are generally 12 hours.

About The Job

Provides a wide range of respiratory care services to patients, ranging from infants to geriatric age groups, as directed by physician’s orders in all settings. This individual works independently as a licensed clinician.

What You’ll Do

• Manages aerosolized medication, chest physiotherapy, airway clearance techniques, and hyperinflation therapy upon physician orders/protocols.
• Administers oxygen and participates in patient care decisions regarding oxygen administration, utilizing respiratory assessment skills and lab results. Draws, analyzes, and interprets arterial blood gases.
• Contributes to patient education and evaluation. Assesses patient’s vital signs, breath sounds, patient history, etc.
• Participates as a member of the Trauma/Code 9, Critical Assessment and Critical Care Transport Teams.
• Performs CPR and airway management
• Assists physician with fiberoptic bronchoscopy.
• Initiates and changes invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation according to protocol in physician’s absence. Change’s ventilator setting according to protocol and/or physician order.
• Conducts apnea tests for determination of brain death.

Who You Are

• Minimum of Associates Degree required and passed CRT or RRT exam.
• State of New Hampshire Respiratory Care practitioner license required at date of hire.
• BLS certification required within 90 days from date of hire.
• ACLS and PALS required within six months of hire.
• Registered Respiratory Therapy credential preferred. NBRC RRT-ACCS credential preferred.
• One-year clinical experience preferred. Trained and competent to perform all necessary procedures on a population of Newborn and Pediatric patients

Why You’ll Love Us

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting on the 1st of the month following the start date
• Accrued Earned Time
• 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full-time coded employees over 30 hours/week
• Sign-on Bonus Eligible
• Miscellaneous Benefits – Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts

Work Schedule:

Night Shift 1815-0645