ICU Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

Deborah Heart and Lung Center; Pemberton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401K matching

Tuition assistance

Paid time-off

Life insurance

Free parking

Job summary

Deborah Heart and Lung Center in New Jersey seeks a Respiratory Therapist with 1-3 years of critical care experience to provide respiratory care, diagnostic testing, therapies, monitoring and rehabilitation under qualified medical direction.

You will participate in care plan development with physicians and other members of the health care team, and partake in education activities for patients and families, students and new staff.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years critical care experience
• Graduate of approved Respiratory Program
• Completed 62 semester hours of college credit
• Bachelor's degree desirable
• New Jersey Respiratory Care Practitioner License (or eligible)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential by NBRC; BLS, ACLS, PALS desirable

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care services to patients with cardiopulmonary disorders
• Perform diagnostic testing, therapeutics, monitoring, and rehabilitation under medical direction
• Participate in developing patient care plans with physicians and healthcare team
• Engage in patient and family education activities
• Participate in research projects and act as a preceptor for students and new staff

Skills

Strong computer skills

Education

Graduate of approved Respiratory Program

Completed 62 semester hours of college credit

Bachelor's degree desirable

Tools

Meditech

Windows

Word

Job description

Deborah Heart and Lung Center in New Jersey seeks a Respiratory Therapist with 1-3 years of critical care experience to provide respiratory care, diagnostic testing, therapies, monitoring and rehabilitation under qualified medical direction.

You will participate in care plan development with physicians and other members of the health care team, and partake in education activities for patients and families, students and new staff.