Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Shore Care - Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist who will provide comprehensive respiratory care therapy across multiple locations in New Jersey. Candidates should have a degree in Respiratory Therapy, relevant experience, and necessary certifications. Join a collaborative team dedicated to transforming healthcare and supporting our community.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care program.
• Minimum of two (2) years recent experience in an acute care setting.
• NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License required.

Responsibilities

• Provides and administers all aspects of Respiratory Care Therapy.
• Supports multiple locations statewide across the HMH Network.
• Expected to float to locations as needed.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of clinical aspects of Respiratory Care

Ability to float to different locations

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's of Science Degree

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.

The Registered Respiratory Therapist, Shore Care under the supervision of the Shore Care office and assigned 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. This job supports multiple locations statewide across the HMH Network and will be expected to float to locations as needed.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care program.
2. Associate's degree.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of all clinical aspects of Respiratory Care.
4. Minimum of two (2) years recent experience of respiratory care experience in acute care setting. (Recent defined as within the past 6 months)
5. Minimum of one (1) year travel experience required.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1. Bachelor's of Science Degree.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

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

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

1. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
2. Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
3. Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification.

Working Conditions:

1. Lifts a minimum of 35 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 165 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.

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