Respiratory Therapist| Full Time 36hrs | Nights

Concord Hospital Health System•Concord, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Administers respiratory therapy and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, under supervision of the Director of Respiratory Services, Manager of Respiratory Care, and the Medical Director of Respiratory Care. Cares for patients from simple to complex, neonate to geriatrics, with multi system issues in a safe and therapeutic environment. Concord Hospital (CH) is a nationally-accredited, progressive regional health system. Over the past two decades, CH has evolved from a community hospital to a $550 million net revenue regional integrated health system with more than 3,574 employees, leaders and clinicians who are talented, mutually supportive, and community centered in helping the organization meet its community mission. CH has sophisticated clinical and management practices. The organization consistently performs among the top ten percent of national organizations and has received many national accolades (e.g., most wired, Press Ganey's summit award). After a four-year effort to strengthen and standardize our quality management processes, Concord Hospital has become the first healthcare system in New Hampshire to be certified as being in compliance with internationally recognized quality management practices ISO 9001:2008 certification, issued by DNV GL. ISO certification means that patients can be confident CH has implemented and strengthened processes for internal auditing, control of documents, control of records, control of non conforming products, and preventative and corrective action.

Requirements

Graduate with an Associate's degree from an American Medical Association approved school for Respiratory Care.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or equivalent course credentialed by American Heart Association.
NRP within 6 months of hire.
Registry eligible through the NBRC. Must obtain within 2 years after hire.
Current New Hampshire State Respiratory Care license.
None (for experience)

Responsibilities

Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments and adapts to changing clinical conditions.
Administers medication to patients.
Documents care provided and patient's progress toward attainment of desired outcomes.
Involves self in departmental and hospital initiatives.
Obtains required intubations.
Manages time and workload fluctuations.
Acts as a preceptor to staff and students.
Utilizes the hospital and departmental information, technology systems and equipment operations.
Completes departmental and hospital requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Sign on Bonus Eligible!
Competitive and comprehensive employee benefits and growth opportunities
Health insurance
Dental benefit
Available to full-time (30+ hours) and part-time employees (20-29 hours)
Wellness programs
Life/LTD insurance
403B retirement savings account with employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement
On-site childcare
Complimentary on-site employee fitness center
Paid time off
Career development
Employee Activities Committee
Military Program (offering a supportive environment for those serving or who served in the armed services)
Streamlined military leave process
Enhanced military leave policy
Enrichments to benefits and paid-time-off
Organizational resources committed to employees and their families
Education for employees and managers
Recognition of service