Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory - Full Time

11 Southern NH Medical Center; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Southern New Hampshire Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to support patient care across the hospital. The role requires performing respiratory therapy orders, drawing ABGs, and managing ventilators and noninvasive ventilation like BiPAP/CPAP.

Expect fast-paced work with fellow clinicians in a patient-centered environment. Must have AMA Respiratory Practitioner program, NH licensed RCP, CPR, and credentials such as ACLS/NRP/PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of an AMA Respiratory Practitioner program.
• Annual competency verifications required.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist credential required.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS certifications preferred.
• Current NH State RCP license required.
• CPR certification required.
• 1 year experience in acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy orders across the hospital.
• Draw arterial blood gases and analyze ABGs.
• Manage life-support ventilators and BiPAP/CPAP.
• Respond to Codes/Emergencies for airway management.

Skills

ABG analysis

Ventilator management

Emergency response

CPAP/BiPAP

Education

AMA Respiratory Practitioner program

RRT credential

NH RCP license

CPR certification

Job description

Come work at the best place to give and receive care! Job Description: Respiratory Therapist 36 Hours per week 3 x 12hr shifts (7a - 7p) Every Other Weekend

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. 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:

• 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!

Work Shift:

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

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.