Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - Full Time

SolutionHealth • Nashua, NH

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About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist performs all aspects of respiratory care within practice guidelines and approved hospital policies and procedures. The role is based in the Respiratory Care department at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center and involves providing patient-centered respiratory care using the facility’s technology and resources. This is a full-time position working 36 hours per week on the night shift: three 12-hour shifts, consisting of one 3 p.m.–3 a.m. shift and two 7 p.m.–7 a.m. shifts.

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of an approved AMA Respiratory Practitioner program.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist credential.
• Current New Hampshire State RCP license, maintained throughout employment.
• Current CPR certification, maintained throughout employment.
• Complete all major competency verifications on a yearly basis.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in an acute care setting.
• ACLS certification.
• NRP certification.
• PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy orders throughout the hospital.
• Draw arterial blood gases and analyze ABGs and cord, venous, and capillary samples.
• Manage life support ventilators and BiPAP/CPAP.
• Respond to codes and emergencies for airway management.
• Perform respiratory care within practice guidelines and approved hospital policies and procedures.
• Complete major competency verifications annually.

Benefits

• $20,000 sign-on bonus.
• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Competitive pay.
• Tuition and certification reimbursement.
• Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Education and paid training courses for continued career progression.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed