Resp Care Practitioner Part-Time Day / Camden

Virtua; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription insurance

Dental and vision insurance

403(b) / 401(k) with bargaining align

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

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

Performs assessments, develops individualized plans, administers treatments, and educates patients and families. Demonstrates proficiency in ventilator care, blood gas lab procedures, and medical gas systems; works day shift with 24 hours weekly commitment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved program in Respiratory Care with a high school diploma.
• Registered or Registry Eligible as a Respiratory Therapist; obtain ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• BLS required; NJ state licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and develops individualized respiratory care plans.
• Administers treatments/medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Demonstrates competency in invasive and non-invasive ventilator care.
• Demonstrates competency in Blood Gas Laboratory procedures (location dependent).
• Educates patients and families on medications, disease processes, and wellness.
• Sets up and maintains medical gas delivery and humidification systems.
• Documents patient care activities in electronic systems.

Skills

Registered or Registry Eligible as a R

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Care program

High school diploma

Tools

BLS credential

ACLS credential

NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Job description

Location: Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave

Remote Type: On-Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Regular

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: Day Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 24

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 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.

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.

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