Respiratory Therapist 36 hour Night Sign On Bonus
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital(WDH)

Respiratory Therapist- $10,000.00 Sign on Bonus!

What you can expect to find as a Respiratory Therapist at Wentworth-Douglass:

• Dynamic and professionally stimulating environment
• Forward-thinking Respiratory Care Practitioners
• Comprehensive support across all inpatient and outpatient units
• Robust and collaborative relationships
• Innovative Respiratory Care and Treat protocol
• Independent practice within the provider-initiated protocol
• Arterial line placement and emergency intubation designed to enhance professional fulfillment and patient care excellence
• No call
• Increased compensation rates

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is seeking career orientated respiratory therapists with solid knowledge of respiratory care disease processes with exceptional critical thinking skills with independent work habits.

The respiratory therapists at WDH function as clinical consultants and are primarily focused on providing extensive respiratory care practices throughout the hospital. They provide all aspects of mechanical ventilation including NPPV, as well as the monitoring and managing of patients with artificial airways. Clinical assignments include the Critical Care Unit, Women & Children's Unit (high risk deliveries, pediatric general care and Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), Emergency/Trauma and general care areas.

Qualifications
Experience Minimum Required
• Clinical rotations with all age groups in all aspects of respiratory care.
• Working experience in an acute care setting with at least one age group.
• 1 year of acute care hospital clinical experience as a practicing RCP.

Experience Preferred/Desired
• 3 years of acute care hospital clinical and diagnostic experience.

Education Minimum Required
• Graduate of an (accredited American Medical Association/JRCRTE/COARC) Respiratory Education Program.

Education Preferred/Desired
• Associates degree from an advanced level education program.

Training Minimum Required
• Age specific criteria.
• Training in at least two age populations.

Training Preferred/Desired
• Training experience in multiple age populations.

Special Skills Minimum Required
• Basic computer skills, Arterial Puncture, Mechanical Ventilation, Critical Thinking Skills, Diagnostic, Assessment and Therapeutic skills.
• Good communication skills, HCP-BCLS

Special Skills Preferred/Desired
• Advanced assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic skills and ventilator management skills with all age populations.

Licensure and/or Certifications Required
• NH RCP License, RRT, AHA BLS

Licensure and/or Certifications Preferred/Desired
• NRP, ACLS, CPFT, PALS, RPFT

EEO Statement
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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