Clinical Respiratory Therapist — Ventilator & Lab Specialist

Virtua; Mount Holly Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua Mount Holly is seeking a Respiratory Therapist responsible for treating, caring for, and managing patients with cardio-respiratory deficiencies, serving as a clinical resource in patient care and contributing to overall quality.

The role involves assessing patients, developing respiratory care plans, administering treatments, and educating patients and families about disease processes and wellness, with expertise in ventilator care and blood gas procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved program of study in Respiratory Care with an Associate's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop respiratory care plans.
• Administer treatments/medications as prescribed by physicians.
• Demonstrate competency in invasive and non-invasive ventilator care.
• Demonstrate competency in the Blood Gas Laboratory.
• Educate patients and families about disease processes, treatments and wellness.
• Set up, operate and maintain medical gas and humidification systems.
• Document patient care activities in computer information systems.

Skills

Assessment skills

Ventilator care

Patient education

Medical documentation

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Virtua Mount Holly is seeking a Respiratory Therapist responsible for treating, caring for, and managing patients with cardio-respiratory deficiencies, serving as a clinical resource in patient care and contributing to overall quality.

The role involves assessing patients, developing respiratory care plans, administering treatments, and educating patients and families about disease processes and wellness, with expertise in ventilator care and blood gas procedures.