Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Edison, NJ, seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide and administer comprehensive respiratory care. Candidates must have an AMA-approved degree and various certifications. Join a collaborative culture aimed at improving healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care program.
• Associate degree.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all clinical aspects of Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide and administer all aspects of Respiratory Care Therapy.
• Support equipment as stated in Department Policy.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of all clinical aspects of Respiratory Care

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care program

Associate degree

Job description

Overview

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.

The Registered Respiratory Therapist under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Services, Technical Supervisor, Shift Supervisors, provides and administers all aspects of Respiratory Care Therapy and supportive equipment as stated in the Department Policy and Procedure Manual.

Responsibilities

Note: Responsibilities are described here consistent with the department policy and procedure manual.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care program.
• Associate degree.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all clinical aspects of Respiratory Care.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• NJ Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!