RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - FULL TIME / CAMDEN DAY SHIFT

Virtua Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Camden, NJ is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist to manage and care for patients with cardio-respiratory conditions. The role includes patient assessments, developing care plans, administering treatments, and providing education to patients and their families. Candidates should have a graduate degree in Respiratory Care and be licensed by the New Jersey State Board. BLS and ACLS certifications are also required. This position offers a chance to contribute to quality patient care in a dynamic clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Credentialed as a Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required or must obtain ACLS within 6 months.
• Licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and develop individualized respiratory care plans.
• Administer treatments and medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Demonstrate competency in all aspects of invasive and non-invasive ventilator care.
• Set up, operate, and maintain medical gas delivery and airway humidification systems.
• Educate patients and families on medications and wellness strategies.
• Document patient care activities using information management systems.

Skills

Patient assessment

Respiratory care planning

Competency in ventilator care

Patient and family education

Medical gas delivery systems

Medical documentation

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved program of study in Respiratory Care

High school diploma

Tools

Computer information management systems

Job description

Summary

Responsible for the treatment, care, and management of patients with cardio-respiratory deficiencies or abnormalities. Serves as a clinical resource in all areas of patient care and contributes to the overall quality of patient care.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and develops individualized respiratory care plans.
• Administers treatments/medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Demonstrates competency in all aspects of invasive and non-invasive ventilator care.
• Demonstrates competency in all aspects of the Blood Gas Laboratory and/or Laboratory procedures regarding Blood Gases (location dependent).
• Provides patient and family education on medications, disease processes, treatments, and wellness strategies.
• Setup, operates, and maintains medical gas delivery and airway humidification systems.
• Documents patient care activities using computer information management systems.

Position Qualifications Required

Required Experience: RRT new graduates accepted. CRT with 10 years of experience. CRT with less than 10 years of experience will be required to earn their RRT credential within one year.

Required Education: Graduate of an AMA approved program of study in Respiratory Care with a high school diploma.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

Registered or Registry Eligible as a Respiratory Therapist as determined by the National Board for Respiratory Care. BLS credential. ACLS credential (or must obtain ACLS within 6 months of hire). Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care.