Clinical Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator & Critical Care

Virtua Health; Voorhees Township (NJ); In loco; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Virtua Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist responsible for caring for cardio-respiratory patients and acting as a clinical resource across patient care areas. The role includes developing individualized respiratory care plans, administering treatments, and educating patients and families.

The position requires maintaining competence in ventilator care, involvement with the Blood Gas laboratory procedures, and documentation using information systems.

Competenze

• Graduate of an AMA approved program in Respiratory Care with a high school diploma.
• Registered or Registry Eligible as a Respiratory Therapist as determined by NBRC.
• BLS credential. ACLS credential (or must obtain ACLS within 6 months of hire).
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care.

Mansioni

• Performs patient assessments and develops individualized respiratory care plans.
• Administers treatments/medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Demonstrates competency in invasive and non-invasive ventilator care.
• Provides patient and family education on medications, diseases, and wellness strategies.
• Documents patient care activities using computer information management systems.

Conoscenze

Patient assessments

Ventilator care

Patient education

Documentation

Formazione

AMA approved Respiratory Care program

High school diploma

New Jersey Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Strumenti

Blood Gas Lab procedures

Descrizione del lavoro

Virtua Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist responsible for caring for cardio-respiratory patients and acting as a clinical resource across patient care areas. The role includes developing individualized respiratory care plans, administering treatments, and educating patients and families.

The position requires maintaining competence in ventilator care, involvement with the Blood Gas laboratory procedures, and documentation using information systems.