Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist: Weekend Coverage

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide life support and cardiopulmonary care under physician supervision. Night shift weekends only, 36-40 hours per month, with responsibilities including ABG analysis, aerosol therapy, ventilator management, and patient education.

Required: AS in Respiratory Therapy, NBRC-credentialed RRT, NJ license, BLS; 1+ year respiratory care experience; critical care and EPIC charting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory therapy is required.
• RRT credential and NJ license are required.
• BLS certification; ACLS preferred to obtain within 12 months.
• 1+ year of Respiratory Care experience, critical care preferred.
• Experience with PFT studies and cardiopulmonary testing is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Evaluate prescriptions, measure ABGs, and determine therapy needs.
• Deliver aerosol medications and assist breathing for patients.
• Set up and operate ventilators and related respiratory devices.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy and adjust as needed.
• Perform pulmonary function tests for physicians' diagnosis.
• Maintain patient charts and ensure equipment safety.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory care.
• Collaborate with physicians on adverse reactions.
• Demonstrate procedures to trainees and staff.
• Care for neonatal, elderly, and trauma patients as needed.

Connaissances

Respiratory care

Critical care

Pulmonary function tests

Patient education

Formation

Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree, highly preferred

Outils

EPIC charting

Description du poste

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide life support and cardiopulmonary care under physician supervision. Night shift weekends only, 36-40 hours per month, with responsibilities including ABG analysis, aerosol therapy, ventilator management, and patient education.

Required: AS in Respiratory Therapy, NBRC-credentialed RRT, NJ license, BLS; 1+ year respiratory care experience; critical care and EPIC charting experience preferred.