Respiratory Therapist – Day Shift, Tuition Reimbursement

RWJBarnabas Health; Toms River (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job description

vision insurance, paid time off, long term disability, tuition reimbursement

99 HIGHWAY 37 WEST, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Reg

Location: CMC Support

Department Name: Respiratory Care

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $46.07 - $56.23 per hour

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

Provides therapeutic, supportive and diagnostic respiratory services and care to all CMC patients.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program
• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Current New Jersey Respiratory Care License
• Maintains required BLS Heart Saver/Health Care Provider course completion status.
• ACLS Certification

Scheduling Requirements

• Day Shift
• Full-Time (36 hours per week)

Essential Functions

• Administers respiratory care as ordered by the physician and documents all required information in the patient record.
• Intubates (if certified) and manually ventilates patients during emergency situations
• Extubates patients as ordered by physicians
• Performs and interrupts weaning parameters and simple spirometry (bedside) as ordered
• Performs arterial puncture, analysis, and reporting of sample results. Interprets results relative to acid-base balance and ventilatory status
• Performs daily preventive maintenance and quality control for arterial blood analyzers and a co-oximeter.
• Provides and maintains the patient's airways (including suctioning and securing endotracheal tubes, tracheostomies, and oral pharyngeal airways)
• Provides appropriate in-service to patients, family, physicians, nurses, and clinical employees as required
• Responds to "Code Blue" and performs CPR as required
• Sets up, operates, monitors, and troubleshoots oxygen delivery devices, pulse oximeters, end-tidal CO2 monitors, and ventilators.
• Verifies that physician orders are complete and appropriate and checks for possible contraindications
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer