Per Diem Pulmonary Lab Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Peter’s University Hospital (Saint Peter’s Healthcare System) is seeking a Per Diem Respiratory Care Practitioner for the Pulmonary Lab. You will provide therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care, administer oxygen, and perform pulmonary function tests across Pediatric to Geriatric ages.

Requirements include NJ license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC RRT, 3 years of experience, and BLS; PALS within 30 days. Per diem schedule with competitive base pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the State of New Jersey Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC.
• Three (3) years of experience in respiratory therapy or Certified/Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist by NBRC.
• Requires excellent judgment and communication skills.
• Competent in all pulmonary function procedures across Pediatric to Geriatric ages.
• Competent in care and treatment of Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patients.
• BLS Certification required; PALS obtained within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care based on established standards.
• Administer oxygen therapy according to policy and procedure.
• Perform diagnostic tests according to policy and procedure for ages from Pediatrics to Geriatrics.
• Maintain, evaluate and operate pulmonary function equipment.
• Respond to emergency situations in Hospital as appropriate to patient ages.
• Attend and participate in education and Department meetings.
• Participate in training and monitoring of respiratory students during clinical rotations; guide registry-eligible practitioners and Respiratory Care Trainers on clinical questions.
• Be responsible for Quality Improvement activities in pulmonary areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Respiratory care

BLS certification

PALS readiness

Education

NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner license

NBRC RRT credential

BLS certification

PALS within 30 days of start

Job description

Saint Peter’s University Hospital (Saint Peter’s Healthcare System) is seeking a Per Diem Respiratory Care Practitioner for the Pulmonary Lab. You will provide therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care, administer oxygen, and perform pulmonary function tests across Pediatric to Geriatric ages.

Requirements include NJ license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC RRT, 3 years of experience, and BLS; PALS within 30 days. Per diem schedule with competitive base pay and benefits.