Pulmonary Lab Respiratory Care Practitioner Per Diem

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

Pulmonary Function

The Pulmonary Lab Respiratory Care Practitioner Per Diem will:

• 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 as appropriate to the ages of the patient’s growth and development through the life cycle factors (Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adult, and Geriatrics).


• Maintain, evaluate and operate pulmonary function equipment.


• Respond to emergency situations in Hospital as appropriate to the ages of the patient’s growth and development through the life cycle factors (Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adult, and Geriatrics).


• Attend and participate in education and Department meetings.


• Participate in the training and monitoring of respiratory students during their clinical rotation at Saint Peter’s University Hospital. Provide guidance, assistance and instruction to registry-eligible Care Practitioners and Respiratory Care Trainers on therapeutic and technical questions as appropriate to the ages of the patient’s growth and development through the life cycle factors (Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adult, and Geriatrics).


• Be responsible for Quality Improvement activities in pulmonary areas.

Requirements

• Licensed by the State of New Jersey Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).


• Three (3) years of experience in respiratory therapy or Certified/Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist by NBRC.


• Requires excellent judgment and communication skills.


• Demonstrated competency in all pulmonary function procedures within scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of the patients served; the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs; a knowledge of growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients.


• Demonstrated competency in the care and treatment of the following age groups: Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric.


• BLS Certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association.


• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) obtained within 30 days of start date.

Salary Range: 46.00 - 46.00 USD

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials. The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's .