Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Diagnostics
Nashua, NH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics (Travel/Contract)

Location: Nashua, New Hampshire
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: 12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM, 36 hours every other week (EOW) required
• Float/Call: No float or call required
• Patient Age Group: Required - Neonates, Adults, Geriatrics; Preferred - Infants, Pediatrics
• Work Settings: Trauma, Community Hospital, ER, Adult ICU (Preferred: NICU)
• Specialty Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in Respiratory Care
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Licenses & Certifications Required

• Current New Hampshire State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license
• Current CPR certification (BLS)
• CRTT certification
• Epic Charting experience required
• Preferred certifications: NRP, RRT

Clinical Skills & Equipment Experience

• Airway management
• Medication administration
• Ventilator management
• ABGs (Arterial Blood Gases)
• Oxygen therapy
• Suctioning
• Pulmonary toileting
• Nebulizer treatments
• BiPAP, CPAP
• Umbilical blood gases
• EKGs
• Bronchoscope experience preferred
• Equipment: Puritan Bennett ventilators preferred

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start including:

  • Social Security verification
  • National sex offender registry
  • National criminal search
  • Education verification
  • State and county criminal searches (excluding NH counties; NH state police search required)
  • Motor vehicle background check if applicable
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 14 days prior to start
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Fit mask test (annual) required for clinical candidates
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within last 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (True 2-Step PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 1 year)
  • TB questionnaire
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or declination waiver
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (required Oct 31 - Apr 1) or approved exemption
• Respiratory Safety Clearance questionnaire required prior to start
• Two current professional references within last 3 years (one must be from a supervisor)
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Travelers who have previously been employed by this health system are not eligible
• Pass/fail dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 48 hours of contract signing for certain units
• Various facility-specific immunization exemption forms available for medical or religious reasons
• Photo for badge (passport style, jpeg) required
• Proof of auto insurance required for Home Health and Hospice Care roles
• Annual internal evaluation required for travelers with 1+ year tenure with the agency

This position offers a comprehensive opportunity for respiratory therapists with experience in acute care settings, including trauma and ICU, who are comfortable with advanced respiratory care skills and electronic charting systems.