Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Manchester, New Hampshire
Elliot Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location

• State: New Hampshire
• City: Manchester

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (6:15 PM - 6:45 AM)
• Hours: 36 hours accepted
• Schedule: Every other weekend required, no call
• First-time travelers accepted
• Epic charting experience required
• Will accept candidates with New Hampshire license pending

Specialty

• Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of respiratory care experience (higher value confirmed)
• Work setting experience required: Trauma, Community Hospital, ER, Adult ICU
• Work setting experience preferred: Level I Trauma, Teaching Hospital, PICU, acute care pediatric experience
• Respiratory care experience required: airway management, medication administration, ventilator management, ABGs, oxygen therapy, suction, pulmonary toileting, nebulizer, BiPAP, CPAP
• Equipment experience preferred: Puritan Bennett, Draeger, Servo I, LTV 1200/HT70

Patient Population

• Infants through geriatrics required
• Neonates preferred (only if competency demonstrated)
• Pediatric ER and pediatrics only if competency demonstrated
• No use in level 3 NICU

Responsibilities

• Nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy (CPT), high flow oxygen, non-invasive ventilation (NIV), cough assist, IPV
• Assist with intubations and bronchoscopies
• Mechanical ventilation management
• In-house transport of mechanically ventilated patients

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Current New Hampshire state Respiratory Therapist license (or pending)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Preferred: ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), CRTT, RRT

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Comprehensive background check required within 30 days of start, including social security verification, national sex offender registry, criminal searches (excluding NH counties), and education verification
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 14 days prior to start (no exceptions)
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Fit mask test annually required (N95 or equivalent)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap (within last 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or waiver
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 31 - Apr 1) or approved exemption
• Respiratory Safety Clearance questionnaire required prior to start
• Two current professional references within last 3 years required

Additional Notes

• Travelers who have ever been employed by the associated health system are not eligible
• Pass/fail testing for dysrhythmia/ECG and medication competency exams required for certain units
• Various facility-specific waivers and attestations may be required for exemptions (flu, Hep B, Tdap)
• Documentation such as photo for badge, proof of auto insurance (if applicable), and state license copies required

This position is ideal for a Respiratory Therapist with acute care experience seeking a travel contract in a community hospital setting with a focus on adult critical care and trauma. Night shift availability and competency in advanced respiratory therapies and equipment are essential.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in New Hampshire (or pending)
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Current BLS certification
• Experience working in Trauma, Community Hospital, ER, and Adult ICU settings
• Proficiency with BiPAP and CPAP therapies
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system