Resp Care Practitioner PD Voorhees

Virtua; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Voorhees, NJ is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a per diem, part-time night shift (12-hour) at our Voorhees location. The role involves patient assessment, development of individualized respiratory care plans, administering treatments, and ventilator care, with emphasis on cardio-respiratory management.

Requires AMA approved program in Respiratory Care, NJ licensure, BLS and ACLS credentials; Registry-eligible therapists may be considered and must obtain RRT within one year.

Qualifications

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

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 Blood Gas Laboratory and related procedures.
• 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.

Education

AMA approved program in Respiratory Care; high school diploma

Registered or Registry Eligible as a Respiratory Therapist

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 otherlocations, 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 Eat Well food access program, 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

Voorhees - 100 Bowman Drive

Remote Type

On-Site

Employment Type

Employee

Employment Classification

Per Diem

Time Type

Part time

Work Shift

Night Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours

0

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 strategies
• Setup, operates, and maintains medical gas delivery and airway humidification systems.
• Documents patient care activities using computer information management systems

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: $50.25

• 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
• 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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