Registered Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator Management & Diagnostics
Manchester, NH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics - Travel/Contract

Location: Manchester, New Hampshire
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: 12-hour nights (6:00 PM - 6:30 AM), 36 hours accepted
Schedule: Every other weekend required, no call
License: NH state license required; subs with NH license pending will be accepted

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Minimum Experience: 1 year
• First-time travelers accepted
• Epic charting experience required

Department & Patient Population

• Acute care community hospital, 300 beds
• Units: ER, adult med/surg, adult critical care
• Respiratory Therapy driven protocols
• Patient age group: Infants to geriatrics required; neonates preferred
• Pediatric ER and pediatrics only if competency demonstrated
• No level 3 NICU coverage

Responsibilities

• Nebulizer treatments
• Chest physiotherapy (CPT)
• High flow oxygen therapy
• Non-invasive ventilation (NIV)
• Cough assist, IPV
• Assist with intubations and bronchoscopies
• Mechanical ventilation management
• In-house transport of mechanically ventilated patients
• Continuous albuterol administration

Required Experience

• Airway management
• Medication administration
• Ventilator management
• Arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Oxygen therapy
• Suctioning
• Pulmonary toileting
• Nebulizer treatments
• BiPAP and CPAP
• Bronchoscope use preferred

Preferred Equipment Experience

• Puritan Bennett ventilators
• Draeger ventilators
• Servo I ventilators
• LTV 1200/HT70 ventilators

Work Setting Experience

• Required: Trauma, Community Hospital, ER, Adult ICU
• Preferred: Level I Trauma, Teaching Hospital, PICU, acute care pediatric experience

Certifications & Licenses

• Required:

  • BLS (AHA provider only)
  • NH state license

• Preferred:

  • ACLS (AHA provider only)
  • PALS (AHA provider only)
  • CRTT
  • RRT

Important Notes

• Travelers who have ever been employed by any facility associated with this health system are not eligible, regardless of separation length or duration worked.
• Background checks and verifications are required within 30 days of start, including Social Security verification, criminal background, education verification, and others as per facility policy.
• Drug screening (10-panel) required within 14 days prior to start.
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start required.
• Annual fit mask test required (N95 or equivalent).
• Immunizations required: Tdap (within last 10 years), flu vaccine (seasonal), TB test (2-step PPD or equivalent), MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or waiver). Religious and medical exemptions may be requested with proper documentation.
• Pass/fail testing (e.g., dysrhythmia/ECG) may be required depending on unit assignment.
• Respiratory Safety clearance questionnaire required prior to start.
• Two professional references within the last 3 years required.
• Various facility-specific waivers and attestations may be required for compliance.

Summary

This is a travel respiratory therapist position for a 13-week contract working 12-hour night shifts in a community hospital setting with a broad patient age range. The role requires solid respiratory therapy skills, experience with ventilators and airway management, and proficiency in Epic charting. Candidates must hold a New Hampshire license (or have one pending) and meet all certification and background requirements. The position involves working every other weekend with no call responsibilities.