Registered Respiratory Therapist (Full-Time)

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to administer diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care modalities in a patient-centered setting. You will perform diagnostic procedures, maintain and monitor respiratory equipment, and assist in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as needed.

Strong clinical judgment and teamwork are essential in this role located in our NJ facilities. Required are a high school diploma or GED, graduation from an AMA-approved respiratory therapist

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of AMA approved respiratory therapist program.
• Previous clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Administers diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care modalities.
• Performs diagnostic respiratory care procedures.
• Maintains and monitors respiratory related equipment.
• Assists in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient care

Education

High School diploma / GED

AMA approved respiratory therapist program

Tools

Ventilator operation

Blood gas machines

Pulmonary function unit

Suction machine

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Administers diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care modalities in a competent manner. Performs diagnostic respiratory care procedure. Maintains and monitors respiratory related equipment. Assists in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Graduate of AMA approved respiratory therapist program required.
• Previous experience required

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• At least two (2) years clinical experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist required.
• CPR certified required. NRP required.

Working Conditions:

• Works indoors in well lighted and ventilated room. Exposure to fumes from chemicals, but risk is minimal when proper safety precautions are observed possibility of strains due to moving patients, equipment and instrumentation. Exposure to contagious disease and blood borne pathogens that require the use of personal protective equipment.

Physical Demands:

• Standing, walking, pushing, lifting, turning. Lifts objects up to forty (40) lbs. Carries objects weighing up to thirty (30) lbs. Lifts with assistance, on occasion, objects greater than 150 lbs. Frequently pushes objects up to 200 lbs.

Equipment Operated:

• Knowledge of function and ability to operate ventilator, respirators, blood gas machines, pulse oximeter, pulmonary function unit, suction machine.