Reg Respiratory Therapist, per-diem, Day Shift

Valley Health System; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Health System seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist for night shifts at The Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ. This role encompasses administering respiratory therapy, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining essential departmental documentation. The ideal candidate should possess effective communication skills and be licensed in New Jersey, contributing to a team committed to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner is required.
• Current CPR Certification is needed.
• ACLS Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer all forms of Respiratory Therapy.
• Maintain equipment and enforce safety standards.
• Keep departmental records and engage in consultations.

Skills

Effective communication

Effective time management

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

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)Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Join us and experience a career like no other.Pay Range: $40.28 - $50.36

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.