What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Nights position at D-H Lebanon-MHMH?
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 request them and files reports in department, according to department procedures.
- Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
- Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs of a patient and evaluates the effectiveness of learning. The patient's family is included in teaching as appropriate.
- Treat 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 :
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VRH employees enjoy a low-cost comprehensive benefits program with highlights below :
Valley Regional is an equal-opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
