Up to a $20,000 sign on bonus for Full Time positions
Who We Are:
In our Respiratory Therapy department, we are committed to transforming lives through personalized care, cutting-edge techniques, and a patient-centered approach. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest technology and resources to empower our technologists to provide the best care possible.
The Respiratory Therapy Unit consist of employees that provide 24/7 coverage to a patient population that ranges from Adult, Pediatric, and Infant. The unit is home to a Level 3 Neonatal team. Shifts are generally 12 hours.
About the Job:
Provides a wide range of respiratory care services to patients, ranging from infants to geriatric age groups, as directed by physician’s orders in all settings. This individual works independently as a licensed clinician.
What You’ll Do:
- Manages aerosolized medication, chest physiotherapy, airway clearance techniques, and hyperinflation therapy upon physician orders/protocols.
- Administers oxygen and participates in patient care decisions regarding oxygen administration, utilizing respiratory assessment skills and lab results. Draws, analyzes, and interprets arterial blood gases.
- Contributes to patient education and evaluation. Assesses patient’s vital signs, breath sounds, patient history, etc.
- Participates as a member of the Trauma/Code 9, Critical Assessment and Critical Care Transport Teams.
- Performs CPR and airway management
- Assists physician with fiberoptic bronchoscopy.
- Initiates and changes invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation according to protocol in physician’s absence. Change’s ventilator setting according to protocol and/or physician order.
- Conducts apnea tests for determination of brain death.
Who You Are:
- Minimum of Associates Degree required and passed CRT or RRT exam.
- State of New Hampshire Respiratory Care practitioner license required at date of hire.
- BLS certification required within 90 days from date of hire.
- ACLS and PALS required within six months of hire.
- Registered Respiratory Therapy credential preferred. NBRC RRT-ACCS credential preferred.
- One-year clinical experience preferred. Trained and competent to perform all necessary procedures on a population of Newborn, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patients.
Why You’ll Love Us:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following start date
- Accrued Earned Time
- 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time coded employees over 30 hours/week
- Sign on Bonus Eligible
- Miscellaneous Benefits – Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts
