Respiratory Care Practitioner Full-time Nights Sign on Bonus Eligible

Virtua Medical Group; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Care Practitioner to join their night shift team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for the treatment and management of patients with cardio-respiratory issues, ensuring high-quality care and support. You will perform patient assessments, administer prescribed treatments, and educate patients and families about wellness and disease processes. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient health and well-being in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about respiratory care and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Health Insurance

Flexible Scheduling

Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care program required.
• Registered or Registry Eligible as a Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop respiratory care plans.
• Administer treatments and educate patients and families.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Ventilator Care

Blood Gas Analysis

Patient Education

Medical Gas Systems

Computer Information Management

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved program in Respiratory Care

High School Diploma

Tools

Medical Gas Systems

Ventilator Equipment

Job description

Respiratory Care Practitioner Full-time Nights Sign on Bonus Eligible

Location: Lourdes Health System - 1600 Haddon Ave

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Regular

Time Type: Full time

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

Total Weekly Hours: 36

Job Information:

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 contributes to the overall quality of patient care.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Performs assessment of patients and develops their respiratory plan of care.
2. Administers treatments/medications as prescribed by the physician.
3. Demonstrates competency in all aspects of invasive and non-invasive ventilator care.
4. Demonstrates competency in all aspects of the Blood Gas Laboratory.
5. Teaches and reinforces education on disease process, treatment, and wellness to patient and/or family and the community at large.
6. Set-up, operate, and maintain medical gas and airway humidification systems.
7. Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to interact/interface with varying computer information management systems in order to document patient care related activities.

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