Reg Respiratory Therapist, Full Time, Night Shift

Davita Inc.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system is seeking a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner to administer Respiratory Therapy, ensure equipment safety, and maintain records. Candidates should be registered with the NBRC and have strong communication skills. The role requires effective management of changing patient needs and cooperative work within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Current CPR Certification; ACLS preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years experience in Respiratory Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer all forms of Respiratory Therapy.
• Maintain equipment and enforce safety standards.
• Consult on types of therapy administered.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Ability to work under stress

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 and 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.

Job Location

The Valley Hospital-Paramus

Shift

Night (United States of America)

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.