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Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$86,752 / year median in New Hampshire
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Requirements include:
- A.S. Degree in Respiratory Care from an AHA accredited program
- CRT (RRT preferred)
- Current New Hampshire license
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP within 1 year of hire
- PALS preferred
- Experience in EPIC preferred At Cheshire Medical Center, your well-being comes first, with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
Area of Interest:
Allied Health;Pay Range:
$33.88 - $52.52;Work Status:
7a-7p, variable days, rotating weekends and holidays;Employment Type:
Full-time 36 hours/week;Job ID:
17256 Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more:Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers 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.
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.