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Elliot Health System- Respiratory Care Practitioner - Respiratory Therapy - Full Time (night shift)

Elliot Health System

Elliot Health System

Elliot Health System- Respiratory Care Practitioner - Respiratory Therapy - Full Time (night shift)

Manchester, NH

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.

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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

Client-provided location(s): Manchester, NH, USA
Job ID: 5301603559
Employment Type: Other