Advanced Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care & Codes

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 88,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Jersey VA Health Care System is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to work in the Respiratory Care Unit of the Pulmonary Medicine Section, Medical Service. The incumbent will perform duties independently at a full performance level in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities include administering complex treatments, assisting in emergencies, managing ventilators, airway management, and patient assessments.

Responsibilities

• Independently administers a variety of complex treatments and tests to ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients in all areas of the Medical Center as required.
• During emergency situations, serves as a Code Blue team member and may insert artificial airways to provide controlled breathing per policy.
• Set up and monitor respiratory equipment including ventilators for critical care patients.
• Adjusts ventilator settings based on patient assessment and ABG data to maintain ventilation.
• Performs airway and endotracheal intubation and care for patients with artificial airways, including suctioning and airway clearance.
• Performs chest physiotherapy and administers prescribed oxygen therapy and medications via respiratory devices.
• Completes patient care orders, documents treatments, and contributes to policy development and quality improvement efforts.

Job description

The New Jersey VA Health Care System is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to work in the Respiratory Care Unit of the Pulmonary Medicine Section, Medical Service. The incumbent will perform duties independently at a full performance level in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities include administering complex treatments, assisting in emergencies, managing ventilators, airway management, and patient assessments.