Acute Care Respiratory Care Practitioner

Hunterdon Health; Klinesville (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunterdon Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner for full-time day shifts at our Flemington, NJ campus. The role delivers independent respiratory care, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and clinical care evaluations under supervision.

The practitioner supports safety, documentation, patient advocacy, and quality initiatives. Ideal candidates graduate from a respiratory therapy program, have NJ licensure, CPR, and ACLS within two years of hire; two years acute care experience is

Qualifications

• Graduate from a respiratory therapy program.
• Two years of acute care experience.
• New Jersey license in Respiratory Therapy and CPR certification; ACLS required within 2 years if not certified at hire.
• PALS preferred for some staff and per diem ACLS/PALS considerations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and coordinates duties relating to respiratory care.
• Documentation and charging of patient care
• Maintains Professional Development
• Maintains Patient Safety
• Patient Advocate
• Perform Pulmonary Function Testing if applicable.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Independence

Computer skills

Clinical judgment

Education

Respiratory therapy program

Tools

Ventilators

CPAP/BIPAP

End-tidal CO2 monitoring

Job description

Hunterdon Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner for full-time day shifts at our Flemington, NJ campus. The role delivers independent respiratory care, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and clinical care evaluations under supervision.

The practitioner supports safety, documentation, patient advocacy, and quality initiatives. Ideal candidates graduate from a respiratory therapy program, have NJ licensure, CPR, and ACLS within two years of hire; two years acute care experience is