Respiratory Therapist

Position: Respiratory Therapist 36hrs Days
Site:
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

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38.01

Job Summary

Hourly rate starts at $38.01 and goes up based on experience. This position comes with a $15,000 Sign on Bonus!

Summary
-Acts as an active member of the patient care team to provide clinical patient care assessment, initiation, modification, and discontinuance of therapeutic respiratory care procedures to critically ill patients. Analyzes and evaluates clinical patient data to determine the appropriate therapy or interventions and makes recommendations on patient care plans to the medical staff.

Essential Functions-Initiates and/or assists with appropriate respiratory tests and procedures, as ordered, to deliver appropriate care to patients

* Responds to respiratory emergencies and transports mechanically ventilated patients when moved from units for tests and procedures

* Prepares appropriate care plan, and makes specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy. Schedules patient treatments as necessary and provides consultation as an active member of the patient care team

* Manages the administration of all aspects of respiratory therapy according to respiratory care policies and procedures

* Makes regular bedside rounds and administers Respiratory Care modalities to assigned patients. Modifies treatment care plan according to clinical picture and response to therapy

* Participates in education of students, physicians, staff, and patients/families. Clinically supervises respiratory therapy students in the patient areas

Qualifications

Education

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy required and Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Registered Respiratory Therapist [RRT] - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) preferred Neonatal Resuscitation Certification [NRP] - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred Respiratory Therapist

ACLS preferred

Experience

Respiratory Care 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Ability to be a subject matter expert in the area of Respiratory Therapy and be able to communicate effectively with patients, team members, and other healthcare disciplines.

* Ability to assess quickly and offer professional judgment to prepare appropriate care plan, and makes specific recommendations to physician for indicated therapy.

* Strong communication Skills.

* Ability to walk distances and push medical equipment weighing less than 100 pounds.

* May also be required to stand immobile for long periods of time.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

789 Central Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$28.78 - $43.12/Hourly

Grade

5

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however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your…