Reg Respiratory Therapist, Full Time, Night Shift

01 The Valley Hospital; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 52,858 - 66,069; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

01 The Valley Hospital in Paramus is seeking a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner to administer all forms of Respiratory Therapy and maintain quality and safety standards. Candidates should have an Associates Degree and ideally one to two years of experience in the field.

The role includes working a night shift and offers a competitive pay range of $38.37 – $47.96 per hour, including benefits such as medical insurance, paid time off, and fitness center discounts.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in all forms of Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Effective group process skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer all forms of Respiratory Therapy.
• Involve in consultations and maintain equipment.
• Enforce safety standards and keep departmental records.

Skills

Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner

Current CPR Certification

Licensed in the State of New Jersey

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in stressful situations

Time management skills

Analytical and critical thinking skills

Education

Associates Degree from an approved NBRC Program

Job description

Position Summary

To administer all forms of Respiratory Therapy, as well as becoming involved with consultations involving types of therapy administered, maintaining equipment, enforcing safety standards, and keeping departmental records.

Education

Associates Degree from an approved NBRC Program and successful completion of the NBRC entrance registry examination.

Experience

Minimum of one to two years experience in all forms of Respiratory Therapy preferred.

Special Skills

• Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Current CPR Certification (ACLS Certification preferred)
• Licensed in the State of New Jersey
• Effective group process skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills to express ideas clearly
• Effective listening skills
• Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure
• Ability to function competently in stressful situations and the changing work environment related to changing patient needs
• Ability to work cooperatively with patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members (i.e., physicians, Rehab, DI, Lab, etc.)
• Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations
• Ability to use effective analytical and critical thinking skills to problem-solve

Location & Shift

Job Location: The Valley Hospital-Paramus. Shift: Night.

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness Retirement Plan, Tuition Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Compensation

Pay Range: $38.37 – $47.96 per hour. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.