Resp Care Practitioner Per Diem Nights / Camden

Virtua; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their team. This role involves the assessment and management of patients with cardio-respiratory issues, ensuring high-quality care through effective treatment plans and education. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in both invasive and non-invasive ventilator care, as well as the ability to operate medical gas systems. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient health and wellness within a supportive environment dedicated to excellence in care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved program of study in Respiratory Care.
• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and develops respiratory care plans.
• Administers treatments and medications as prescribed by physicians.
• Teaches disease processes and wellness to patients and families.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Ventilator Care

Blood Gas Laboratory Competency

Patient Education

Medical Gas Systems Management

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Computer Information Management Systems

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.

NOTE: Consistent accuracy of above workload distribution highly variable as described. Position Responsibilities must include adaptability to meet the daily conditions of service demand.

Required Education:

Graduate of an AMA approved program of study in Respiratory Care with an Associate’s Degree.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

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

BLS credential.

Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care.