Resp Care Practitioner Full time nights - Mt Holly

Virtua; Mount Holly Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Respiratory Therapist responsible for patient care management related to cardio-respiratory systems. The role includes patient assessments, administering treatments, and maintaining respiratory care equipment. Candidates should possess BLS and ACLS certifications, along with licensure in Respiratory Care from New Jersey.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS and ACLS credentials required.
• Experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapist with at least 10 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops respiratory care plans and administers treatments as prescribed.
• Maintains medical gas and airway systems, ensures proper patient care documentation.
• Educates patients and families about disease processes and treatments.

Skills

Ventilator care

Patient assessment

Medical gas systems

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved program in Respiratory Care

Job description

Summary:
Responsible for the treatment, care, and management of patients with deficiencies and/or abnormalities of the cardio-respiratory system.

Acts as clinical resource in all areas of patient care and, further, contributes to the overall quality of patient care.

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs assessment of patients and develops their respiratory plan of care.

• 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.

• Teaches and reinforces education on disease process, treatment, and wellness to patient and/or family and the community at large.

• Set-up, operate, and maintain medical gas and airway humidification systems.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to interact/interface with varying computer information management systems in order to document patient care related activities.

Required Education:

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

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

Registered as a Respiratory Therapist as determined by the National Board for Respiratory Care or Certified Respiratory Therapist with 10years of experience

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.