Respiratory Therapist | Per Diem

About the role

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.

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.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate with an Associate's degree from an American Medical Association approved school for Respiratory Care.
• Certification: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or equivalent course credentialed by American Heart Association. NRP required within 6 months of hire. Employees hired prior to Nov. 1, 2023, will have until 6/1/2024 to complete NRP requirements.
• Licensure: Current New Hampshire State Respiratory Care license, registry eligible through the NBRC, and RRT credentials required at time of hire.
• Experience: None.