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Medical Search Associates
Respiratory Therapist
Job Location: Near Rochester, NH
Shift:
Near Rochester, NH
Medical Search Associates
Respiratory Therapist
Location:
Near Rochester, NH
Position Description:
Full time Respiratory Therapist opportunity, 7a-7p, 36 hrs/wk, 12 hour shifts. Administers respiratory care to inpatients and outpatients of all ages with acute and/or chronic respiratory disease. Sets up and operates various types of respiratory equipment utilized in diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease. Primary duties include but are not limited to medical gases, mechanical ventilation, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pharmacological agents, and other pulmonary support. Responds to emergency situations. Requires NH RCP License (CRTT or RRT), credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care. BLS required (ACLS preferred).
The Respiratory Therapist provides treatment, care and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. The tasks and responsibilities include:
Delivers and assesses responses to ordered therapy per plan of care including routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures.
Utilizes various types of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment such as masks, tents and incubators.
Administers prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosol drugs.
Measures ventilatory volumes, pressures and blood gas analysis.
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition and general acceptance of treatment.
Performs a variety of duties related to setting up, operating, cleaning, sterilizing, and storing respiratory therapy equipment.
Responds to emergency team calls.
Educates patients and family members and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
Orients and mentors new staff members.
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required
CRTT or RRT.
State licensure.
BLS health care provider. ACLS preferred.
Graduate of Respiratory Care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
Frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling and moving equipment.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate actions in volatile situations.
Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
Facility Description:
At our Hospital, we put people first. This means that our first and foremost goal is to ensure that our patients, their families, and our community members have access to the most up-to-date, accurate and comprehensive medical information available.
Here you will find exciting new services, from the Seacoast's first digital Breast Care Center to the latest advances in Cardiac Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Behavioral Health.
Mission Statement:
Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life in the communities we serve. In recognition of this commitment, we strive to deliver high quality, safe, cost effective healthcare.
Vision Statement:
Our vision is to be the most caring, comprehensive, cost effective provider of quality healthcare services to our patients and to those we serve.
Value Statement:
The following value statements are essential and timeless.
Individualized Care
We believe each patient is an individual, a member of a family and a member of the community, and that each requires varied amounts of physical, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual support regardless of race, color, creed, national origin or economic status.
Staff
We believe each staff member is a valued vital part of our health care team, and our professional staff are leaders in patient centered care.
Teamwork
We believe in the worth of the interdisciplinary health team which is enhanced by collaborative planning and outcomes evaluation among members of the health care team.
Compassion
We believe in fostering a friendly, caring and safe environment in which the patient comes first.
Integrity
We believe in conducting ourselves in an ethical and honest manner at all times.
Improvement
We value continuously, improving upon everything we do to achieve excellence in performance.
***Low turn over rate
City Description:
Our community has been a focal point for the Seacoast since the 1600s when settlers used sailing barges called gundalows to ferry goods from the inland waters of Great Bay and trading ships came from around the world. Today the city is a vital economic center for the region with a densely-built modern center that retains many of the classic brick buildings from the early 1800s. The downtown offers exceptional opportunities for shopping, dining, and entertainment ***Low cost of Living
Must be CRT or RRT
Salary: Very Competitive
Shift: Days
Benefits: Full
Interview/relocation: yes
Sign on: yes
HOW TO APPLY:
Medical Search Associates
Phone: 877-300-3015 ext.34
Fax: 888-840-2144
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