Respiratory Therapist Extern

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Respiratory Therapist Extern with Portsmouth Regional Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The RRT Extern assists Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) in providing respiratory care to patients under direct supervision. This position offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a clinical setting while working towards becoming a licensed RRT. The RRT Extern will perform assigned duties and tasks related to respiratory therapy, contributing to the overall care and well-being of patients.

• Assist RRTs in the delivery of respiratory care treatments and procedures.
• Monitor patients' respiratory status and report changes to the supervising RRT.
• Maintain and clean respiratory equipment.
• Document patient care activities accurately and completely.
• Participate in educational opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Assist with the administration of aerosolized medications.
• Assist with oxygen therapy delivery and monitoring.
• Assist with airway clearance techniques.
• Monitor ventilator settings and patient response under direct supervision.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and cleaning.
• Document patient treatments and observations in the electronic medical record.
• Assist with patient transport and positioning.

What qualifications you will need:

• No prior work experience required. Clinical rotations as part of the Respiratory Therapy program are beneficial.
• Enrollment in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• NH RRT Extern License
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits

Portsmouth Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits  for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,  including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work  programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support  through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits  for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At , you're not just joining a hospital—you’re becoming part of a mission-driven team that’s redefining healthcare excellence across the Seacoast region. As a 240-bed acute care facility in Portsmouth, NH, we proudly serve communities throughout New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. We’re the only hospital in the area to be recognized as an ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and we offer a robust heart and vascular program—giving our team the opportunity to work at the forefront of life-saving care.

As part of the HCA Healthcare family, you’ll be supported by one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems, with a strong presence in New Hampshire that includes four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites. Here, nearly 5,000 colleagues—including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians—collaborate to deliver exceptional care and innovation every day. Whether you're at Portsmouth, in Manchester, in Derry, in Rochester, or one of our emergency facilities in Seabrook, Dover, or Plaistow, you’ll find a culture that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a real difference.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Respiratory Therapist Extern opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.