Southern NH Health - Student Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem
Southern New Hampshire Health
Date: 7 hours ago
City: Nashua, NH
Contract type: Part time
Who We Are
Southern New Hampshire Health has been a cornerstone of the region since 1893, delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Anchored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center—a 188-bed, DNV-accredited hospital in downtown Nashua with a Level III-N trauma center, Level II Special Care Nursery, and Magnet designation for nursing excellence—we offer a full spectrum of services from primary care to advanced diagnostics and specialized treatments. Our medical staff includes over 500 providers from Foundation Medical Partners, and local practices. Foundation Medical Partners, our multi-specialty group, spans 70+ practices across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, providing coordinated, patient-centered care to thousands each year.
About The Job
The Student Respiratory Therapist provides basic respiratory care to patients of all ages, under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Manager and Staff Respiratory Therapists. In this role, you’ll support the respiratory therapy team by delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care while gaining hands-on clinical experience. Limited licensed therapists may independently perform therapies in which competency has been demonstrated, while advanced procedures require direct supervision.
What You’ll Do
Southern New Hampshire Health has been a cornerstone of the region since 1893, delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Anchored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center—a 188-bed, DNV-accredited hospital in downtown Nashua with a Level III-N trauma center, Level II Special Care Nursery, and Magnet designation for nursing excellence—we offer a full spectrum of services from primary care to advanced diagnostics and specialized treatments. Our medical staff includes over 500 providers from Foundation Medical Partners, and local practices. Foundation Medical Partners, our multi-specialty group, spans 70+ practices across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, providing coordinated, patient-centered care to thousands each year.
About The Job
The Student Respiratory Therapist provides basic respiratory care to patients of all ages, under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Manager and Staff Respiratory Therapists. In this role, you’ll support the respiratory therapy team by delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care while gaining hands-on clinical experience. Limited licensed therapists may independently perform therapies in which competency has been demonstrated, while advanced procedures require direct supervision.
What You’ll Do
- Administer respiratory treatments and medications under supervision or demonstrated competency.
- Draw, analyze, and report blood gas results; maintain related equipment and quality assurance standards.
- Assist with management of mechanical ventilation, BiPAP/CPAP, and life support systems.
- Perform EKGs, Holter, and event monitor setups as needed.
- Respond to codes, rapid response calls, and patient transports.
- Communicate and collaborate with physicians, nurses, allied health staff, patients, and families.
- Ensure all respiratory equipment functions properly and meets safety standards.
- Accurately document patient care and services rendered.
- Currently enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program in good standing, with at least 6 months of training completed.
- Holds a valid New Hampshire State Student/Limited Respiratory Care Practitioner license and current CPR certification.
- A critical thinker with the ability to multitask in high-stress, fast-paced situations.
- Collaborative and team-oriented, able to work effectively with others under pressure.
- Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
- Short-term, long-term disability, life & pet insurance
- Tuition reimbursement & Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program
- 403(b) Retirement savings plans
- Continuous earned time accrual
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