Respiratory Therapist Per Diem Nights / Willingboro

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Willingboro Township is looking for a Respiratory Therapist responsible for patient management with cardio-respiratory deficiencies. The role involves direct patient care including assessments, treatment planning, and education. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Care program and hold necessary certifications. This position is critical for enhancing patient wellness and requires competence in advanced ventilator care.

Qualifications

• RRT new graduates accepted.
• CRT with 10 years of experience required.
• CRT with less than 10 years must earn RRT credential within one year.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and create individualized respiratory care plans.
• Administer treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Educate patients and families on medications and treatments.
• Document patient care activities.

Skills

Patient assessments

Invasive and non-invasive ventilator care

Patient and family education

Medical gas delivery systems

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved program in Respiratory Care

Tools

Computer information management systems

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.
• Set up, operate, and maintain 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.

Location

Pointville, NJ