Reg Respiratory Therapist-Overlook Medical Center-Full Time Days

Catholic Health; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. The successful candidate will assess patient conditions, administer treatments, and collaborate with medical staff in a critical care environment. Candidates should possess an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy and necessary licenses to practice in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of Respiratory Care experience.
• Critical care experience highly preferred.
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient conditions and determines treatment requirements.
• Operates mechanical ventilators and administers medicinal gases.
• Provides patient education and conducts diagnostic tests.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Clinical Monitoring

Patient Education

Education

Associate of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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 the most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications needed, 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 oxygen supply.
5. Operates equipment to ensure specified treatment parameters, such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and administers medicinal gases and aerosol drugs.
6. Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy, including vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
7. Performs chest physiotherapy to remove mucus and assists patients in breathing exercises.
8. Assists in diagnostic testing by performing pulmonary function tests for physician diagnosis.
9. Observes and adjusts equipment to optimize therapy results.
10. Consults with physicians in case of adverse reactions.
11. Maintains patient charts with identification and therapy information. Inspects and tests respiratory equipment, arranging repairs as needed.
12. Provides patient education and support, especially for those with chronic lung diseases.
13. Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and healthcare personnel.
14. May care for premature infants, elderly patients, and trauma patients with pulmonary concerns.
15. Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Associate of Science degree from an accredited respiratory therapist program, required.
• Bachelor's Degree, highly preferred.

Relevant Experience:

• At least 1 year of Respiratory Care experience.
• Critical care experience, highly preferred.
• Experience with PFT studies and cardiopulmonary testing, highly preferred.
• Experience with EPIC charting, highly preferred.

License/Certification:

• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from NBRC, required.
• Active Respiratory Therapy license in New Jersey, required.
• Basic Life Support certification, required. Advanced Life Support within 12 months of hire.

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