Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem (NIGHTS)

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital; Dover (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for per diem night shifts in Dover, NH. The role involves providing clinical assessment and respiratory care to critically ill patients with experience-based shift differentials.

Responsibilities include initiating and adjusting therapies, collaborating with the care team, and educating staff and students. AAS in RT is required; Bachelor's preferred; applicable licenses and BLS are expected.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Licenses and credentials: BLS; NBRC preferred; NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and/or assists with required respiratory tests and procedures.
• Responds to respiratory emergencies and transports ventilated patients as needed.
• Develops respiratory care plans and recommends therapies to physicians.
• Manages all aspects of respiratory therapy per policies.
• Conducts bedside rounds and educates staff, students, and families.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Respiratory therapy procedures

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred

Job description

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

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Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem NIGHTS

Pay Range: $38.01 - $63.03 (Pay based on experience PLUS SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS)

Summary

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] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Registered Respiratory Therapist [RRT] - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred Neonatal Resuscitation Certification [NRP] - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred Respiratory Therapist [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Respiratory Care preferred Respiratory Care Practitioner [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred 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.

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

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Pay Range

$38.01 - $45.91/Hourly

Grade

5

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

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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