Therapist Respiratory Registered- Full-Time (Evening Shift)

About the role

Under general supervision and according to established procedure specific to age and upon order of a physician, provides respiratory care designed to stabilize, prevent or remedy patient respiratory problems. Arranges and operates a variety of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment to safely administer prescribed doses of medical gases and aerosolized drugs to patients. Checks equipment regularly for proper functioning and records data obtained during therapy and diagnostic testing in patient charts. Draws, analyzes, and reports ABGs (arterial blood gases) to physicians and nurses. Performs EKG's. Involved with adult ventilator weaning protocol and MDI (Metered Dose Inhaler) protocol.

Responsibilities

• Arranges and operates a variety of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment to safely administer prescribed doses of medical gases and aerosolized drugs to patients.
• Checks equipment regularly for proper functioning and records data obtained during therapy and diagnostic testing in patient charts.
• Draws, analyzes, and reports ABGs (arterial blood gases) to physicians and nurses.
• Performs EKG's.
• Involves in adult ventilator weaning protocol and MDI (Metered Dose Inhaler) protocol.

Requirements

Requires a graduate of an approved A.M.A. school for Respiratory Therapy. Must hold a current NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) credential (Certified or Registered) and must have a current license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care.

Qualifications

• Must possess the analytical ability to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles.
• Must be able to explain clinical, technical and diagnostic procedures to patients and their families, comforting patients and their families, enforcing policies and regulations in difficult situations, or performing other duties requiring a comparable level of communication skill.
• Provides direct patient care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, young adult, adult and geriatric patients.

Skills

Current and continued BLS (Basic Life Support) certification is required. Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association.

Benefits

• Competitive salary*
• Ro​bust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match**
• Health & Wellness*
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD : Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options
• Onsite Day care Program
• Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
• 403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay

The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

Schedule

Not specified