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Covenant Health RESPIRATORY THERAPIST in Nashua, New Hampshire
JOB SUMMARY
Drawing and analysis of arterial blood gases, patient assessment, Therapist Driven Protocols continuous mechanical ventilator management, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, chest physical therapy, oxygen administration, hyperinflation therapy, aerosol therapy, and screening Pulmonary function studies, performance of emergency procedures, CPR certification, teamwork, maintaining keen interest in latest trends, pulse oxymetry, changing equipment (and if applicable charge duties- to include work distribution prioritizing workload for staff, presentation of one topic per year to the Respiratory Therapy staff). Performs all documentation activities as outlined for charge on documentation policy/procedure to include EMR, Cardex, and treatment cards.
Essential Functions
Distributes workload
Addresses interdepartmental and departmental issues
Develops RT schedules
Provide educational in-services
Interviews RT applicants
Addresses interdepartmental issues
Performs Pulmonary Function testing
Performs direct patient care, providing all modes of Respiratory therapy, as needed
Performs analysis of respiratory testing results
Maintains, orders and stores RT supplies
Performs CPR as needed
Communicates with patients, peers and coworkers
Performs arterial blood gas procedures and analysis
Provides care for patients of all ages, including critical care and emergent patients
Documents therapy using the electronic medical record
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:
credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
graduate of an approved AMA school of Respiratory Therapy.
must possess a current NH license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, RCP.
Experience:
Must have experience in the above therapeutic modalities and display ability to work in a team environment.
Covenant Health Mission Statement
We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.
Our Core Values:
•Compassion
We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
•Integrity
We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
•Collaboration
We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
•Excellence
We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.
Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).
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