Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Saint Peter's Healthcare System is seeking a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide essential respiratory therapy and patient care. This role involves performing diagnostic tests, initiating mechanical ventilation, and ensuring optimal care for patients across different age groups. Ideal candidates will have necessary certifications and a commitment to delivering high-quality health care services in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance program

Wellness programs and discounts

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Licensed by the State of New Jersey and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Competency in the care and treatment of multiple age groups.
• Ability to interpret patient needs and provide appropriate treatments.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic tests and initiate mechanical ventilation.
• Respond to emergent patient care needs.
• Maintain therapeutic procedures throughout the patient care life cycle.

Skills

Competency in respiratory procedures

Patient care

Knowledge of growth and development

Education

Graduate of an AMA-approved one-year Program in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

BLS Certification

Pediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Job description

Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner

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Respiratory Therapy

The Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner will:

• Perform diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures as appropriate to the ages of the patient's growth and development through the life cycle factors.
• Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• Respond to emergent patient care.
  
  

Requirements:

• Graduate of an AMA-approved one (1) year Program in Respiratory Therapy.
• Licensed by the State of New Jersey Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Demonstrated competency in all procedures within scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of the patients served; the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs; a knowledge of growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients.
• Demonstrated competency in the care and treatment of the following age groups: Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric.
• BLS Certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association.
• Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) obtained within 30 days of start date.
• Registered Respiratory Care Practitioners trained and assigned to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on a regular basis is required to obtain the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
  
  

Salary Range: 34.90 - 57.58 USD

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's .

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