Travel RRT in Nashua, NH

**Job Title:** Respiratory Therapist

**Job Specialty:** Respiratory Therapy

**Job Duration:** 13 weeks

**Shift:** Nights 7p-7a

**Guaranteed Hours:** 36 hours per week

**Experience:** Minimum of 3 years

**License:** Current NH Respiratory Care Practitioner license

**Certifications:** Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist, BLS certification

**Must-Have:** Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and a graduate of an approved AMA school of Respiratory Therapy.

**Job Description:**

- Draw and analyze arterial blood gases
- Perform patient assessments and manage Therapist Driven Protocols
- Undertake continuous mechanical ventilator management
- Participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and chest physical therapy
- Administer oxygen and provide hyperinflation and aerosol therapies
- Conduct screening pulmonary function studies and emergency procedures
- Perform and analyze arterial blood gas procedures
- Deliver care for patients of all ages, including critical care and emergency situations
- Communicate effectively with patients, peers, and coworkers
- Maintain and order respiratory therapy supplies
- Manage documentation using an electronic medical record system
- Support teamwork and stay informed on the latest industry trends
- Fulfill charge duties as needed, including workload distribution and prioritization
- Present one educational topic per year to the Respiratory Therapy staff
- Distribute workload and address interdepartmental and departmental issues
- Develop RT schedules and provide educational in-services
- Conduct interviews for RT applicants
- Perform Pulmonary Function testing and direct patient care
- Maintain responsibility for storing RT supplies and performing CPR as needed

**Core Values:**

Our mission is to provide healing and care for the whole person, serving all in our communities.

- **Compassion:** Show respect, care, and sensitivity towards all.
- **Integrity:** Promote justice and ethical behavior with responsible stewardship.
- **Collaboration:** Work in partnership to create healthy communities.
- **Excellence:** Deliver services with the highest quality and seek creative innovation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Location: Nashua, NH, US

Posted Date: 11/20/2024