Registered Respiratory Therapist- Full Time Evening Shift

St. Joseph's Health; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, Rx, and vision plans

403b retirement plan options

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health in Paterson, NJ seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care and ensure patient comfort through various protocols. The role involves administering medical gases, performing EKGs, and thorough patient data documentation. Candidates must have graduated from an A.M.A. approved program and hold valid certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS). A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan and tuition reimbursement, are offered to fulfill work with diverse patient groups.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current NJ State license for Respiratory Care.
• Able to provide direct patient care to all age groups.
• Experience with EKG's and ABG analysis.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care as per physician orders.
• Operate oxygen and therapeutic gas equipment.
• Record patient therapy data and draw arterial blood gases.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an approved A.M.A. school for Respiratory Therapy

Current NBRC credential

Job description

Job Description

Under general supervision and according to established procedure specific to age and upon order of a physician provides respiratory care designed to stabilize, prevent or remedy patient respiratory problems. In doing so, arranges and operates a variety of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment in order to safely administer prescribed doses of medical gases and aerosolized drugs to patients. Checks equipment regularly for proper functioning and records data obtained during therapy and diagnostic testing in patient charts. Draws, analyzes, and reports ABGs (arterial blood gases) to physicians and nurses. Performs EKG's. Involved with adult ventilator weaning protocol and MDI (Metered Dose Inhaler) protocol. Participates in embracing excellence and relationship based care.

Qualifications

Work requires a graduate of an approved A.M.A. school for Respiratory Therapy. Must hold a current NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) credential (Certified or Registered) and must have a current license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care. Work requires the analytical ability to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles. Must be able to explain clinical, technical and diagnostic procedures to patients and their families, comforting patients and their families, enforcing policies and regulations in difficult situations, or performing other duties requiring a comparable level of communication skill. Work requires providing direct patient care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, young adult, adult and geriatric patients. Current and continued BLS (Basic Life Support) certification is required.

Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association.

Benefits Eligibility

• Competitive salary*
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match**
• Health & Wellness*
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD : Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options
• Onsite Day care Program
• Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
• 403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.