Respiratory Therapist - (RRT) - Cardio Pulmonary, Days, Part time in Claremont, New Hampshire at Valley Regional Hospital

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.

The primary responsibility of the Respiratory Therapist is:

• Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment. Remains alert, assesses possible side effects to oxygen delivery.
• Sets-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 the department, according to department procedures.
• Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on the identified learning needs of a patient and evaluates the effectiveness of learning. The 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