Respiratory Therapist- Respiratory- Full Time (night shift)

Elliot Health System; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Earned Time

403b with matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Legal Services

Vendor Discounts

Job summary

Elliot Health System in New Hampshire seeks a licensed Respiratory Therapist for a 24/7 unit providing care from infants to geriatrics. You will work independently under physician orders and participate in trauma and critical care teams.

The role requires an Associate's degree, NH licensure, and CPR/BLS; ACLS/PALS within six months. Night shift and sign-on bonus eligible for full-time positions, with loan repayment assistance.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent.
• NH license as Respiratory Care practitioner at date of hire.
• BLS certification within 90 days from hire.
• ACLS and PALS within six months of hire.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage aerosolized medications and airway clearance techniques as ordered.
• Administer oxygen and interpret arterial blood gases.
• Educate patients and monitor vital signs and history.
• Be part of Trauma/Code 9, Critical Care Transport Teams.
• Perform CPR and airway management.
• Assist with fiberoptic bronchoscopy.
• Initiate and adjust invasive/noninvasive ventilation per protocol.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Team collaboration

Critical care experience

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Ventilator management

Arterial blood gas analysis

Hyperinflation therapy devices

Job description

Sign-on bonus eligible for full-time positions

Loan repayment assistance!

Who We Are

In our Respiratory Therapy department, we are committed to transforming lives through personalized care, cutting-edge techniques, and a patient-centred 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 but the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. 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, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patients.

Why You’ll Love Us

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following your 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
• Miscellaneous Benefits - Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts

Work Schedule:

Night Shift 1815-0615