Resp Care Practitioner Per Diem Nights / Willingboro

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Willingboro Township is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to manage patient care for those with cardio-respiratory conditions. Responsibilities include patient assessments, treatment administration, and providing education to families. Candidates must have either CRT with 10 years of experience or be new RRT graduates, alongside necessary certifications. The role emphasizes quality patient care and requires relevant credentials.

Qualifications

• Registered or Registry Eligible as a Respiratory Therapist.
• CRT with 10 years of experience or new RRT graduates accepted.
• BLS and ACLS credentials required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer treatments/medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Provide education on medications and wellness strategies.

Skills

Patient assessment

Invasive and non-invasive ventilator care

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved program in Respiratory Care

Job description

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.