Registered Resp. Therapist-Per Diem

Deborah Heart and Lung Center; Pemberton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 56,826 - 80,934; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401K matching

Tuition assistance

Paid time-off

Free parking

Job summary

Deborah Heart and Lung Center in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a Per Diem role. You will provide respiratory care, diagnostic testing, therapies, and patient education under medical direction.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of critical care experience, NJ license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC RRT credential, and BLS/ACLS; PALS and perinatal/pediatric skills desirable. Strong computer skills with Meditech are required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years critical care experience.
• Graduate of approved Respiratory Program; 62 semester hours; Bachelor’s degree desirable.
• New Jersey Respiratory Care Practitioner License; NBRC RRT credential; BLS required; ACLS required; PALS; perinatal/pediatric desirable.
• Strong computer skills (Windows, Microsoft Word, Meditech).

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care services, diagnostics, therapeutics, monitoring and rehabilitation under qualified medical direction.
• Participate in development of patient care plans with physicians and other health care team members.
• Contribute to education activities, participate in research projects, and serve as a preceptor for students and new entrants.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Windows

Meditech

Microsoft Word

Education

Respiratory Program graduate

62 college credits

Bachelor's degree desirable

Job description

Job Details

Description

Position Summary: Provides respiratory care services to patients with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system. Under qualified medical direction, performs diagnostic testing, therapeutics, monitoring, and rehabilitation. Participates in the development of patient’s appropriate plans of care in conjunction with physicians and other members of the health care team. Partakes in research projects, preceptor for students and new orientees; conducts patient and family education activities.

Experience: 1-3 years critical care experience

Education: Graduate of approved Respiratory Program, Completed 62 semester hours of college credit, Bachelors Degree desirable.

Required License / Credentials: New Jersey Respiratory Care Practitioner License, Registered Respiratory Therapist credential by the National Board of Respiratory Care; BLS required, ACLS required , PALS, Perinatal / Pediatric Specialty desirable.

Other Required Skills: Strong computer skills ie: Windows, Microsoft Word, Meditech

Contact With Others: Contacts with other departments, furnishing or obtaining information or reports , requiring tact and discretion in order to obtain cooperation.

Bi-Weekly Hours: 0

Work Schedule: Per Diem

The minimum starting rate for this position is $50.00

When determining a team members base rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of recent relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

At Deborah, healthcare is still about caring...for patients and team members. That is why we offer an outstanding benefits package, which includes healthcare coverage for team members in regularly budgeted positions of at least 30 hours per week. The benefits package also includes generous paid time-off, 401K matching contribution, tuition assistance, short and long term disability benefits, life insurance, meal discount, dependent care subsidy, adoption assistance and free parking.

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