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Respiratory Therapist - (RRT) - Cardio Pulmonary, Nights, Per Diem

Dartmouth Health, Claremont, New Hampshire, us, 03743

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This range is provided by Dartmouth Health. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $29.19/hr - $45.24/hr

Are you ready to join a staff of like-minded professionals that strive to provide compassionate, affordable, high quality care in our community? At Valley Regional Hospital, patients are the center of our coordinated care system and right now we have an opening for a Respiratory Therapist to join our team.

Responsibilities

Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment. Remains alert, assesses possible side effects to oxygen delivery.

Set‑up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment, such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.

Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure.

Performs EKGs, types report interpretations, sends reports to physicians who requested them and files reports in department, according to department procedures.

Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.

Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs of a patient and evaluates effectiveness of learning. Patient's family is included in teaching as appropriate.

Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients' needs are met and that hospital policy is followed.

Qualifications

Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.

Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.

Successful completion of Neonatal Resuscitation certification.

Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services.

High integrity, able to follow procedures.

Min: $29.19 Max: $45.24

Start your application now; we can't wait to talk to you.

Benefits

Free medical and dental plan options

Vision insurance

Retirement (403b) with match

Healthcare Reimbursement Account with employer contribution

Short Term Disability / Life insurance covered by VRH

Robust ETO accrual with an optional annual cash out

Onsite wellness initiatives including reimbursements

Educational Reimbursement

Valley Regional is an equal‑opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Area of Interest: Allied Health; Employment Type: Per Diem; Job ID: 3661.

Dartmouth Health is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

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