Registered Respiratory Therapist

Bayhealth; Meilsen; Vor Ort; EUR 64.000 - 99.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Generous PTO

401(k) matching

Health Benefits

On-site child care

Educational Reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Bayhealth is seeking a Respiratory Therapist at the Sussex Campus Hospital to join our team in a part-time, 36-hour schedule. The role includes patient respiratory care, ventilator management and NICU support, working across the hospital as needed.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy with an active RRT license and required BLS/ACLS/NRP/PALS certifications. Compensation reflects the hourly range for this position and benefits are provided for eligible roles.

Qualifikationen

• Education: Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Credential(s): Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license and required certifications (BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS).
• Experience: Preferred 6 months in respiratory care or related setting.

Aufgaben

• Administers routine and complex respiratory care procedures as prescribed.
• Manages artificial airways, CPAP/BiPAP, and other life support equipment.
• Communicates with physicians and nursing staff to optimize ventilation and care.
• Documents procedures accurately in patient records and monitor patient responses.
• Assists with NICU newborn assessments, including ventilatory support when required.

Ausbildung

Associate Degree

Jobbeschreibung

If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk?

Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand‑alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!

Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
• Disability and Life Insurance options
• On Site Child Care
• Educational Reimbursement
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!

Location: Sussex Campus Hospital

Status: Part Time 36 Hours

Shift: Variable

Salary Range: 35.31 - 54.73 HOURLY

General Summary

Under general supervision the Respiratory Therapist will perform all respiratory care related duties. Sets up and administers all routine and complex respiratory therapy procedures to patients of all ages in all areas of the hospital, as prescribed by a physician. Responsible for the application and operation of acute care ventilators used for continuous short and long-term mechanical ventilation of adults, pediatrics and neonates. Maintains all department and hospital records and enters accurate information into the hospital computer for the therapy as given.

Responsibilities

• After thorough review of patient’s chart to verify proper prescription provided by physician, accurately administers and performs, monitors, and educates patients in all modalities of respiratory care and protocols. Includes managing artificial airways, non-invasive ventilation (Cpap/Bipap), and other life support equipment.
• Utilizes effective time management by prioritizing and triaging care per departmental policy and accommodating unforeseen circumstances while maintaining a high standard of quality, service, and professionalism.
• Makes recommendations for therapy on the assessment form and in the patient’s chart. Documents all procedures accurately and timely.
• Actively and effectively communicates with Physicians and Nursing to recommend appropriate modes of ventilation in critical care areas.
• Demonstrates ability to assess, monitor, and recommend appropriate therapies for newborns when working in the NICU; includes assisting in surfactant administration, intubations, and extubations (Kent campus). Assists with and demonstrates ability to assess, monitor, and resuscitate newborns during C-Sections (Sussex campus).
• Responds to Rapid Responses and codes in an urgent manner; performs CPR, intubations (Kent Campus), airway management, monitors cardiopulmonary status and assists transportation of patients within and outside of the organization.
• Must be able to work in all areas of Respiratory care, have thorough knowledge of and be able to troubleshoot all equipment utilized in the Respiratory care department
• Follows all regulatory procedures in regards to cleaning equipment and respiratory environment; documents all safety issues on Safety Variance report; performs all quality control and maintenance procedures with accurate documentation.
• Ensures all procedures are documented in a timely and accurate manner, with minimal errors. Documents all necessary information in patient records. Verifies all orders prior to performing therapy.
• Obtains and analyzes all blood gas samples per policy. Performs all required quality control, proficiency testing, and maintenance procedures per policy, with complete and accurate documentation.
• All other duties as assigned, within the scope and range of job responsibilities.

Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience

• Education: Associate Degree
• Respiratory
• Credential(s): Registered Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist License Basic Life Support Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Within 3 months of obtaining employment.

Within 6 months of obtaining employment. Only team members providing care to those in NICU/Special Care Nursery or Birthing Centers are required to obtain NRP certification.

Within 9 months of obtaining employment.

Experience: Preferred: 6 months experience.

Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience

• Education: Bachelor Degree Respiratory
• Credential(s):
• Experience: