Respiratory Therapist (NICU)- Respiratory - Full Time (night shift)

SolutionHealth • Manchester, NH

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About The Position

Provides a wide range of respiratory care services to patients from infants to geriatric age groups, as directed by physician orders and across all settings. Works independently as a licensed clinician. The Respiratory Therapy department has 29 employees providing 24/7 coverage to adult, pediatric, and infant patients and is home to a Level 3 Neonatal team. Shifts are generally 12 hours.

Requirements

• Associate degree minimum.
• Passed the CRT or RRT exam.
• New Hampshire Respiratory Care Practitioner license required by the date of hire.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS certifications required within six months of hire.
• Trained and competent to perform all necessary procedures on newborn and pediatric patients.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Respiratory Therapy credential preferred.
• NBRC RRT-ACCS credential preferred.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage aerosolized medication, chest physiotherapy, airway clearance techniques, and hyperinflation therapy according to physician orders or protocols.
• Administer oxygen and participate in patient care decisions regarding oxygen administration, using respiratory assessment skills and laboratory results.
• Draw, analyze, and interpret arterial blood gases.
• Contribute to patient education and evaluation; assess vital signs, breath sounds, and patient history.
• Participate as a member of the Trauma/Code 9, Critical Assessment, and Critical Care Transport Teams.
• Perform CPR and airway management.
• Assist physicians with fiberoptic bronchoscopy.
• Initiate and change invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation according to protocol in the physician’s absence; change ventilator settings according to protocol or physician order.
• Conduct apnea tests to determine brain death.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning on the first of the month following the start date.
• Accrued Earned Time.
• 403(b) with matching, fully vested, and discretionary annual core contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 per year for full-time coded employees working over 30 hours per week.
• Sign-on bonus eligible.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal services.
• Vendor discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree