Elliot Health System
Respiratory Therapist- NICU- Per Diem (night shift)
Elliot Health System, Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
Respiratory Therapist – NICU – Per Diem (Night Shift)
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About Us 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 consists of 29 employees who 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 typically 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
Manage aerosolized medication, chest physiotherapy, airway clearance techniques, and hyperinflation therapy upon physician orders/protocols.
Administer oxygen and participate in patient care decisions regarding oxygen administration, utilizing respiratory assessment skills and lab results. Draw, analyze, and interpret arterial blood gases.
Contribute to patient education and evaluation. Assess patient’s vital signs, breath sounds, patient history, etc.
Participate as a member of the Trauma/Code 9, Critical Assessment and Critical Care Transport Teams.
Perform CPR and airway management.
Assist physician with fiberoptic bronchoscopy.
Initiate and change invasive and non‑invasive mechanical ventilation according to protocol in physician’s absence. Change ventilator setting according to protocol and/or physician order.
Conduct apnea tests for determination of brain death.
Who You Are
Minimum of an Associate’s Degree 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 and pediatric patients.
Work Schedule Night shifts (per diem)
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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About Us 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 consists of 29 employees who 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 typically 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
Manage aerosolized medication, chest physiotherapy, airway clearance techniques, and hyperinflation therapy upon physician orders/protocols.
Administer oxygen and participate in patient care decisions regarding oxygen administration, utilizing respiratory assessment skills and lab results. Draw, analyze, and interpret arterial blood gases.
Contribute to patient education and evaluation. Assess patient’s vital signs, breath sounds, patient history, etc.
Participate as a member of the Trauma/Code 9, Critical Assessment and Critical Care Transport Teams.
Perform CPR and airway management.
Assist physician with fiberoptic bronchoscopy.
Initiate and change invasive and non‑invasive mechanical ventilation according to protocol in physician’s absence. Change ventilator setting according to protocol and/or physician order.
Conduct apnea tests for determination of brain death.
Who You Are
Minimum of an Associate’s Degree 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 and pediatric patients.
Work Schedule Night shifts (per diem)
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
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