Respiratory Care Trainee Part-Time Position

4 weeks ago

Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States Dartmouth Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Respiratory Care Trainee to join our team at Dartmouth Health. As a Respiratory Care Trainee, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and training in the field of respiratory care, working closely with our experienced respiratory therapists and healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Complete all course requirements and clinical rotations for the designated Respiratory Care program.
  • Evaluate existing data in the patient record, including pertinent clinical information obtained through inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation, and patient interview.
  • Inspect chest x-rays to determine the presence of or changes in consolidation, atelectasis, pneumothorax, opacification, the position of the tracheal tube, and other conditions.
  • Recommend respiratory care alternatives to meet patient care objectives.
  • Collect additional pertinent data through chest x-ray, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function studies, and other laboratory tests.
  • Perform and evaluate bedside spirometry, pulmonary mechanics, and pulmonary function studies, determining the appropriateness of prescribed therapy and goals for the identified pathophysiological state.
  • Select, assemble, and check equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness, including correcting malfunctions, and perform procedures for disinfection and sterilization.
  • Conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve maintenance of a patient airway, including maintenance of adequate humidification, use of appropriate oral-nasopharyngeal airways, and changing of tracheostomy tubes.
  • Explain planned therapy and goals to the patient.
  • Conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve removal of bronchopulmonary secretions and administer prescribed pharmacologic agents.
  • Conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate spontaneous and artificial ventilation.
  • Conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation, including adjustment of oxygen concentration, adjustment of PEEP/CPAP, and prevention of "iatrogenic" hypoxemia.
  • Evaluate and monitor patient response to respiratory therapy and modify treatment techniques based on patient response to IPPB, incentive breathing devices, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, and mechanical ventilation.
  • Initiate, conduct, and modify respiratory therapy techniques in an emergency setting, including CPR, monitoring, and patient transport.
  • Record therapy and results as required by hospital policy and regulating agencies, and communicate information to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
  • Assist physicians performing bronchoscopy, tracheostomy, and invasive monitoring.
  • Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Requirements
  • Enrolled as a student in the respiratory care program at the Vermont Technical College (VTC) or the River Valley Community College (RVCC) respiratory care program.
  • One year of employment at DH-H or 6 months with Manager approval.
  • Applicants are required to submit a copy of their resume and cover letter.
  • High school diploma (or GED).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Completion of the RRT examination by the NBRC within one year of graduation.

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.

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