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Dartmouth Hitchcock

Respiratory Therapist - Sleep Medicine, Per Diem

US-NH-LebanonPosted Jul 15, 2026

Overview

Sets up and operates various types of oxygen and other therapeutic equipment. Administers prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosolized drugs.

Responsibilities

  • Reviews existing data in patient record. Collects and evaluates additional pertinent clinical information by inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation and patient interview.
  • Inspects chest x-ray to determine presence of or changes in consolidation, atelectasis, pneumothorax, opacification, position of tracheal tube and other conditions.
  • Recommends respiratory care alternatives to meet patient care objectives. Recommends the collection of additional pertinent data through chest x-ray, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function studies, and other laboratory tests.
  • Performs and evaluates bedside spirometry, pulmonary mechanics and pulmonary function studies. Determines appropriateness of prescribed therapy and goals for identified pathophysiological state.
  • Selects, assembles and checks the equipment for proper function, operation and cleanliness, including correction of malfunctions. Performs procedures for disinfection and sterilization.
  • Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve maintenance of a patient airway, including maintenance of adequate humidification, use of appropriate oro-nasopharyngeal airways, and changing of tracheostomy tubes. Explains planned therapy and goals to patient.
  • Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve removal of bronchopulmonary secretions, and administers prescribed pharmacologic agents.
  • Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate spontaneous and artificial ventilation.
  • Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation including adjustment of oxygen concentration, adjustment of PEEP/CPAP, and prevention of "iatrogenic" hypoxemia.
  • Evaluates and monitors patient's response to respiratory therapy. Modifies treatment techniques based on patient response to IPPB, incentive breathing devices, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy and mechanical ventilation.
  • Initiates, conducts and modifies respiratory therapy techniques in an emergency setting, including CPR, monitoring and patient transport.
  • Records therapy and results as required by hospital policy and regulating agencies; communicates information to appropriate members of health care team.
  • May assist physician performing bronchoscopy, tracheostomy, and invasive monitoring.
  • Develops education and training programs, and conducting of in-service training for departmental and non-departmental staff.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.

    • Qualifications

    • None

    Required Licensure/Certifications

    • Licensed Respiratory Practitioner within the State of NH and VT
    • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) upon hire.
    • BLS required at time of hire.

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