Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem (night shift)

20 Elliot Hospital of the City of Manchester; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SolutionHealth's Respiratory Therapy team in Manchester, NH, seeks a licensed Respiratory Therapist for night shifts. You will deliver comprehensive respiratory care, including ventilator management, ABG analysis, and patient education, across adult to neonatal populations.

Required: Associate Degree, NH licensure, CRT/RRT, and BLS; ACLS/PALS within six months. Prior clinical experience preferred for newborn/pediatric procedures.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate Degree and licensure as Respiratory Therapist (NH).
• CRT or RRT must be passed at hire or prior.
• Current BLS required; ACLS/PALS within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of respiratory care services to patients of all ages.
• Administer medications and manage oxygen therapy per orders.
• Perform arterial blood gas draws, analysis, and interpretation.
• Assist in airway management and ventilation changes per protocols.
• Participate in Trauma/Code and Critical Care Transport teams.
• Support education for patients and families.

Skills

CRT/RRT

NH License

BLS within 90 days

ACLS/PALS

1 year experience

Pediatric/Neonatal care

Ventilator support

Education

Associate Degree

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.

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

Work Shift: Nights

SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

SolutionHealth is an integrated health system uniquely focused on providing access to high-value primary and specialty care that meets the growing needs of the communities we serve. Together, Southern New Hampshire Health and Elliot Health System, the founding members of SolutionHealth, are committed to innovative models of care and collaboration that improve the health and well-being of more than half of million residents of our region. We start with committing to do the right thing, for each patient, always.