RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - FULL TIME / CAMDEN DAY SHIFT

Virtua Medical Group; United States; On-site; USD 52,803 - 82,077; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription insurance

Dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South Jersey is seeking a Respiratory Therapist responsible for patient assessments and care management for cardio-respiratory deficiencies. You will administer prescribed treatments, educate patients and families, and ensure high-quality care is delivered. Qualified applicants must have graduated from an approved Respiratory Care program, hold necessary certifications, and be ready to join a dynamic healthcare team. This full-time role offers diverse benefits and is based on-site.

Qualifications

• Required Experience: RRT new graduates accepted, CRT with 10 years experience.
• Training/Certifications: Registered Respiratory Therapist or Registry Eligible.
• BLS and ACLS credentials must be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and develops care plans.
• Administers treatments/medications as prescribed.
• Documents patient care activities using management systems.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Ventilator care

Documenting patient activities

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care program

High school diploma

Tools

Medical gas delivery systems

Blood Gas Laboratory procedures

Job description

# At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other , we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our , telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.**Location:**Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave**Remote Type:**On-Site**Employment Type:**Employee**Employment Classification:**Regular**Time Type:**Full time**Work Shift:**Day Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)**Total Weekly Hours:**36**Additional Locations:****Job Information:****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 strategiesSetup, 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.Hourly Rate: $38.33 - $59.58The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.For more benefits information .