Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care, Full Time, Day

Valley Health System; Paramus, Northern (NJ, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Discount Program

Dental & Vision Discount

Group Life Insurance & AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefit Plans

Paid Holidays & PTO

Job summary

The Valley Hospital-Paramus is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to administer all forms of respiratory therapy and participate in consultations on therapy types and patient care.

The role requires NBRC registration, NJ licensure, and CPR; ACLS is required, with 1–2 years of preferred experience. You will maintain equipment and records in a team-based, high-demand environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from NBRC approved program and completion of NBRC registry exam.
• Must be NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist and have CPR; ACLS Certification.
• NJ license required; strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer all forms of Respiratory Therapy.
• Consult with team on therapy types and patient care.
• Maintain equipment and enforce safety standards.
• Keep departmental records and reports up to date.

Skills

NBRC Registered

ACLS Certified

CPR Certified

NJ Licensed

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Emergency Response

Time Management

Detail Oriented

Education

Associates Degree NBRC Program

NBRC Registry Exam

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

To administer all forms of Respiratory Therapy, as well as becoming involved with consultations involving types of therapy administered, maintaining equipment, enforcing safety standards, and keeping departmental records.

EDUCATION

Associates Degree from an approved NBRC Program and successful completion of the NBRC entrance registry examination.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one to two years experience in all forms of Respiratory Therapy preferred

SPECIAL SKILLS

Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner and current CPR Certification. ACLS Certification required. Licensed in the State of New Jersey. Effective group process skills. Effective oral and written communication skills to express ideas clearly. Effective listening skills. Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to function competently in stressful situations and the changing work environment related to changing patient needs. Ability to work cooperatively with patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members (i.e. , physicians, Rehab, DI, Lab, etc.). Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations. Ability to use effective analytical and critical thinking skills to problem-solve.

Job Location

The Valley Hospital-Paramus

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.