Registered Resp Therapist

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 45,460 - 73,012; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care is seeking a respiratory therapist in Camden, New Jersey. This role involves patient assessment, mechanical ventilation support, and delivering aerosolized medications. Candidates should possess a High School diploma or GED along with an Associates from an AMA Approved Respiratory Care Program. The salary ranges from $33.00 to $53.00 per hour, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Support for administering mechanical ventilation and monitoring patients.
• Education for patients and families about respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical ventilation and aerosol therapy to patients.
• Monitor and assess ventilatory status and airway management.

Skills

Patient assessment

Mechanical ventilatory support monitoring

Non-invasive ventilation support

Administering medical gas delivery systems

Airway management

Aerosol therapy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduate of an AMA Approved Respiratory Care Program - Associates

Job description

About Us

AtCooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

Patient assessment, mechanical ventilatory support monitoring, non-invasive ventilation support, administration of medical gas delivery systems (i.e.: heliox, nitric, oxygen compressed air, etc...).

Humidification and aerosol therapy, airway management, delivery of aerosolized & instilled medications, chest physical therapy, vest therapy, IPV therapy, in-exsuffalator therapy, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, arterial blood gas acquisition & analysis, Transcutaneous pc02 & po2monitoring, pulse oximetry monitoring & trending, ventilatory weaning, peak flow monitoring, assist with bedside tracheostomies, and bronchoscopy.

Internal and external patient transporting, patient and family education.

Education Requirements

High School diploma or GED and Graduate of an AMA Approved Respiratory Care Program - Associates.

Salary Min ($)

USD $33.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $53.00