Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory - Full Time
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist performs all aspects of respiratory care within practice guidelines and approved hospital policies and procedures. The role provides respiratory therapy throughout the hospital, performs and analyzes blood gas samples, manages ventilators and noninvasive respiratory support, and responds to codes and emergencies for airway management. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and includes working every other weekend. Respiratory Care at Southern New Hampshire Health emphasizes personalized, patient-centered care and uses up-to-date technology and resources.
Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of an approved AMA Respiratory Practitioner program.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist credential.
- Current New Hampshire State RCP license.
- CPR certification.
- Complete all major competency verifications on a yearly basis.
Nice To Haves
- ACLS certification.
- NRP certification.
- PALS certification.
- One year of experience in an acute care setting.
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.
- Complete all major competency verifications annually.
Benefits
- Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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