Job Description: Summary 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. Education Graduate with an Associate's degree from an American Medical Association approved school for Respiratory Care. Certification, Registration & Licensure Certification required: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or equivalent course credentialed by American Heart Association. Registration required through the NBRC. Licensure required: Current New Hampshire State Respiratory Care license Experience At least one year. 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. Position Urgency: Normal Shifts: Rotating 7p-7:30a, every other weekend State License Details: Must Be Currently Active Minimum Years of Experience: 1 Minimum Guaranteed Hours: 36 Specialty Type: Cardiopulmonary Sub Specialty: Respiratory Therapy Bilingual: No EMR Used: Cerner Holiday Coverage Required: No
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NH Respiratory Therapist - RRT