Respiratory Therapist

Rochester Regional Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 49,662 - 65,270; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare system is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver personalized care to patients at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. This full-time position offers a night shift schedule and a sign-on bonus of up to $20K. Ideal candidates will possess an Associate’s degree and the necessary licenses and certifications, including New York State RT license and ACLS. Responsibilities include evaluating patient conditions, creating care plans, and educating patients on respiratory treatments. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated healthcare team providing critical patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent.
• New York State Respiratory Therapist (RT) license with credentials.
• ACLS certification required within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Review history, physical exams, and vital signs for each patient.
• Initiate and update respiratory care plans per department policy.
• Provide patient education for therapeutic procedures performed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Compassion

Analytical capabilities

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate

ACLS certification (current)

AS: Respiratory Therapy

Tools

ACLS

Respiratory Therapist license

Job description

SUMMARY

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, your knowledge, strong attention to detail, compassion, and analytical capabilities ensure meaningful, personalized care for each respiratory patient.

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Department: Respiratory Therapy
Location: Newark-Wayne Community Hospital
Hours Per Week: 36 hours per week
Schedule: Night Shift 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $20K

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care - Review and evaluate history, physical exams, current vital signs, admission, and current respiratory care orders for each patient; advise providers on appropriate respiratory care procedures and techniques.

• Planning & Documentation - Initiate and update respiratory care plan for all patients per department policy and procedure; work collaborativelyomentum with other members of the healthcare team to implement the plan of care; monitor and document all pertinent clinical parameters and assessments on all assigned patients; modify treatment techniques based on patient response.

• Education & Communication - Provide and document patient education for therapeutic procedures performed; communicate information regarding patient's clinical status to appropriate members of healthcareلیل team; participate in the instruction and orientation of Respiratory Care team members, students, and other allied quits health professionals.
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate.

• New York State Respiratory Therapist (RT) license with current registration, including credentials received prior to 9/1993 OR New York State Respiratory Therapy Technician (RTT) license AND National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) active credentials as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).

• ACLS certification (current) required within one year of hire.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior Respiratory Therapist experience preferred.
  

EDUCATION

• AS: Respiratory Therapy (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)
• RT - Respiratory Therapist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department=temp (NYSED)

PAY RANGE

$36.05 - $47.38