Registered Nurse - Pulmonary - Per Diem

SOLUTIONHEALTH • Manchester, NH

48d

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY Provides a wide range of pulmonary function testing and bronchoscopy, as directed by a provider's order. This individual works independently as a licensed clinician. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs pulmonary function testing including spirometry, diffusion capacity, airway resistance, lung volumes, respiratory muscle strength, field walking tests, stress testing, bronchoscopy and high-altitude simulation testing Performs oxygen titration. Draws, analyzes, and interprets arterial blood gases. Performs CPR and airway management. Assists physician with fiberoptic bronchoscopy.

Requirements

• Education - Minimum of an associate degree and passed CRT or RRT exam.
• Licensure/certification - State of New Hampshire Respiratory Care practitioner license required at date of hire.
• BLS and ACLS certification required prior to clinical orientation.
• NBRC Certified or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist Credential must be attained within 6 months of hire.
• Experience - One-year clinical experience preferred.
• Trained and competent to perform all necessary procedures on a population of pediatrics, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Knowledge - Maintains knowledge of recent advances in medical principles of respiratory therapy equipment, procedures, and drugs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of specialized examination and tests associate with respiratory therapy and understand the reasons for the individual patient's needs and respiratory therapy plan.

Responsibilities

• Performs pulmonary function testing including spirometry, diffusion capacity, airway resistance, lung volumes, respiratory muscle strength, field walking tests, stress testing, bronchoscopy and high-altitude simulation testing
• Performs oxygen titration.
• Draws, analyzes, and interprets arterial blood gases.
• Performs CPR and airway management.
• Assists physician with fiberoptic bronchoscopy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees