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Overview
nThe Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for a wide range of pulmonary function testing as part of multispecialty group that includes both adult and pediatric pulmonary specialists and a long-standing CHAD CF clinic.
nFull-Time, 40 hours/week.
nResponsibilities
nnnPerforms cardiopulmonary and provocative bronchial reactivity testing.
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nnChallenges with accuracy and precision necessary to satisfy department standards and physician interpreters.
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nnParticipate in the care of our adult and pediatric CF population. This will include attending clinic, care coordination, and equipment management.
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nnAdminister medications as appropriate for scope.
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nnPerforms pulmonary function testing including spirometry, diffusion capacity, airway resistance, lung volumes, respiratory muscle strength and venous blood gasses.
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nnAbility to safely assist with and monitor patients during field walking tests (e.g., ambulation assessments), while Instructing patients about the testing procedure prior to test administration.
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nnEdits the information and decides which values best represent the patients' condition and evaluates the validity of results.
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nnCollects, reduces, calculates, stores and summarizes data for presentation to physicians as appropriate.
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nnRegularly calibrates the equipment. Troubleshoots and provides basic preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment. Maintains adequate inventory for supplies and spare parts for equipment.
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nnSupervises compliance of all facility and safety regulations including prevention of transmission of infection, while maintaining standards of practice and compliance with CF foundation national standards.
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nnOther duties are assigned or required.
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n nQualifications
nnnAssociate Degree and passed CRT or RRT exam.
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nnTrained and competent to perform all necessary procedures on a population of pediatrics, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with various respiratory conditions.
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nnKnowledge - Maintains knowledge of recent advances in medical principles of respiratory therapy equipment, procedures, and medications.
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nnDemonstrates knowledge of specialized examination and tests associate with respiratory therapy, CF programs and understand the reasons for the individual patient's needs and respiratory therapy plan.
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nnPrevious work experience in Pulmonary Function Testing preferred.
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nnAnatomy and Physiology I, II preferred as well as basic medical terminology.
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nnExcellent communication skills, well-motivated and enthusiastic to deliver high quality outpatient tests.
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nnStrong critical thinking, attention to detail, compassion, and the ability to work under high-stress situations.
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nnWorks collaboratively with Providers, Leadership, and CF Program Director.
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n nRequired Licensure/Certifications
nnnLicensed Respiratory Practitioner within the State of NH.
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nnRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) upon hire.
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nnNBRC Certified or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist Credential must be attained within 6 months of hire.
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nnBLS (Basic Life Support) upon hire.
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nnACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) within 180 days.
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nnPALS (Pediactric Advanced Life Support) within 180 days.
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n nnnArea of Interest:Allied Health
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nnPay Range:$33.88/Hr. - $52.52/Hr.
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nnFTE/Hours per pay period:1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
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nnShift:Day
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nnJob ID:39986
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n nDartmouth 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
nDartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Worksite address
manchester, NH, 03103, US
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