Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory - Full Time

Southern New Hampshire Health; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

Full- and part-time benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Employer 403(b) plan

Job summary

Southern New Hampshire Health in Nashua, NH is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform comprehensive respiratory care in a hospital setting under approved policies. You will support patient care across units and participate in emergency responses.

Schedule is 36 hours per week on 3 x 12-hour shifts (7a–7p), every other weekend. A completion of an AMA Respiratory Practitioner program, CRRT credential, NH state license, CPR, and relevant acute care experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of an AMA Respiratory Practitioner program.
• CRRT credential or equivalent is required.
• NH State RCP license is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• ACLS, NRP or PALS certifications preferred.
• 1 year of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory care across hospital departments per policy.
• Draws arterial blood gases and analyzes ABGs.
• Manages life-support ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP.
• Responds to codes and airway emergencies.

Education

AMA Respiratory Practitioner program

Certified Respiratory Therapist

NH State RCP license

CPR certification

ACLS

NRP

PALS

1 year acute care experience

Job description

Who We Are

In our Respiratory Care 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 therapists to provide the best care possible.

Respiratory Therapist

• 36 Hours per week
• 3 x 12hr shifts (7a - 7p)
• Every Other Weekend

Southern New Hampshire Health, a leading healthcare institution in Nashua, New Hampshire, is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care with a commitment to compassion, innovation, and excellence. Our medical professionals work collaboratively to deliver the highest quality of healthcare services to our community.

About The Job

Performs all aspects of respiratory care within practice guidelines and approved hospital policy and procedures.

What You’ll Do

• Performance of respiratory therapy orders throughout the hospital
• Drawing of arterial blood gases, analyzing ABGs and cord/venous/capillary samples
• Management of life support ventilators and BiPAP/CPAP
• Respond to Codes/Emergencies for airway management

Who You Are

• Requires satisfactory completion of an approved AMA Respiratory Practitioner program required.
• Completes all major competency verifications on a yearly basis required.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist credential required.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS certifications preferred.
• Current NH State RCP license required
• CPR certification required.
• 1 year experience acute care setting preferred.

Why You’ll Love Us

• Southern NH Medical Center is a 5-time Magnet designated hospital
• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Competitive pay
• Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
• Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression

& So much more!