What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at Catholic Medical Center?
Respiratory Therapist - Eligible for a $20,000.00 Bonus!
Who you are:
As a Respiratory Therapist at Catholic Medical Center, you play a vital role in assessing, diagnosing, treating, and educating patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. From asthma and bronchitis to heart attacks and trauma victims, you will be at the forefront of patient care, ensuring their respiratory needs are met with compassion and expertise.
What you'll do:
- Assess patients' respiratory needs and collaborate with the healthcare team to develop personalized care plans.
- Educate patients, families, and clinicians on medications, procedures, and proper device usage.
- Administer and monitor oxygen and aerosol therapies, inhaled medications, and airway maintenance modalities.
- Participate in emergency response teams and perform life-saving interventions as needed.
- Assist physicians with procedures such as intubation and bronchoscopy.
- Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment, ensuring everything is in working order.
Schedule:
12 hour shifts, Nights
What you'll bring:
- Associate's Degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy education program.
- New Grads welcome!!
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Technician (CRT)
- Current State of New Hampshire Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- ACLS and NRP certifications preferred (or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire).
Who we are:
Catholic Medical Center ("CMC") is a nonprofit, regional health system committed to delivering the highest quality and most advanced healthcare to patients across New Hampshire. CMC is the home of the nationally-renowned New England Heart & Vascular Institute, rated among the top cardiovascular programs in the country.
We are driven by our mission to offer health, healing, and hope to every individual who seeks our care, and we live by our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Commitment.
CMC is proud to be named to the Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers for two consecutive years. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista, Inc., and is based on 2.1 million employer recommendations from employees working for companies with more than 500 employees in the United States.
With our award-winning clinical programs, primary care network and dedication to community, CMC is fostering a healthier New Hampshire, every day.
Catholic Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and we embrace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
