Respiratory Care Practitioner — Night Shift (Per Diem)

Virtua Medical Group; Clermont (NJ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, and vis

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Virtua Health in Mount Holly, NJ is seeking a per diem Respiratory Therapist to join our night shift team. You will provide treatment, care, and management of patients with cardio-respiratory needs and serve as a clinical resource across patient care areas.

The role requires graduation from an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program with an Associate’s Degree, NJ license or eligibility, and a current BLS credential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved program of study in Respiratory Care with an Associate’s Degree.
• Registered or Registry Eligible as a Respiratory Therapist; BLS credential; NJ license.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessment of patients and develop respiratory plan of care.
• Administer treatments and medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Demonstrate competency in invasive and non-invasive ventilator care.
• Demonstrate competency in Blood Gas Laboratory processes.
• Educate patients and families about disease, treatment and wellness.
• Set up, operate, and maintain medical gas and humidification systems.
• Document patient care activities in the hospital information system.

Skills

Respiratory care

Ventilator management

Clinical documentation

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Virtua Health in Mount Holly, NJ is seeking a per diem Respiratory Therapist to join our night shift team. You will provide treatment, care, and management of patients with cardio-respiratory needs and serve as a clinical resource across patient care areas.

The role requires graduation from an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program with an Associate’s Degree, NJ license or eligibility, and a current BLS credential.