Reg Respiratory Therapist - Morristown Medical Center Per Diem

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide essential care and support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies. In this vital role, you will evaluate patient conditions, administer treatments, and operate advanced respiratory equipment to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Your expertise will be crucial in monitoring physiological responses, educating patients, and collaborating with physicians to enhance the quality of care. Join a team that values compassion and innovation in healthcare, where your contributions will directly impact the lives of those in need of respiratory support.

Qualifications

• Evaluates patient conditions and determines treatment requirements.
• Monitors vital signs and physiological responses to therapy.
• Provides education and support for patients with chronic lung disease.

Responsibilities

• Administers aerosol medications and treatments to patients.
• Operates respiratory therapy equipment to maintain oxygen supply.
• Consults with physicians regarding patient care and adverse reactions.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Monitoring

Medication Administration

Patient Education

Diagnostic Testing

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Certification in Basic Life Support

Tools

Mechanical Ventilators

Therapeutic Gas Administration Apparatus

Pulmonary Function Testing Equipment

Job description

Responsible for providing respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities, under supervision of physician.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Evaluates prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and checks patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment, such as type and duration of therapy, and medication and dosages.
2. Renders aerosol medications and treatments to patients for inhalation, and positions patients to assist in breathing and prevent lung obstruction.
3. Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications that may be needed, which will be compatible with physician's orders.
4. Sets up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators to support respiration and maintain patient's oxygen supply.
5. Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment, such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients.
6. Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
7. Performs chest physiotherapy on patient to remove mucus from their lungs and make it easier for them to breathe and assists patient in performing breathing exercises.
8. Assists in the performance of diagnostic testing by performing pulmonary function tests to be used by physician in diagnosis of case.
9. Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy.
10. Consults with physician in event of adverse reactions.
11. Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, and orders repairs when needed.
12. Provides patient education and support for patients suffering from chronic lung disease.
13. Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.
14. May care for premature infants with underdeveloped pulmonary systems, the elderly who have increased susceptibility to pulmonary and cardiac disease, and trauma patients.
15. Other related duties as assigned.