Respiratory Therapist FT nights Mt Holly

Virtua Medical Group; Clermont (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Virtua Health in Mount Holly, NJ is seeking a Respiratory Therapist who will treat and manage patients with cardio-respiratory deficiencies, acting as a clinical resource across patient care and quality.

Position responsibilities include patient assessment and respiratory plan development, administering prescribed treatments, supervising ventilator care, performing blood gas laboratory tasks, and teaching patients and families about disease processes and wellness.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved program of study in Respiratory Care with a high school diploma.
• Must hold or be eligible for New Jersey Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessment of patients and develops their respiratory plan of care.
• Administers treatments/medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Demonstrates competency in invasive and non-invasive ventilator care.
• Teaches education on disease process, treatment and wellness to patients and families.

Skills

Ventilator care

Education delivery

Documentation

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Care program

Tools

Blood Gas Laboratory

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location: Mount Holly – 175 Madison Avenue Remote Type: On-Site Employment Type: Employee Employment Classification: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: Night Shift – 12Hr (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours: 36 Additional Locations:

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, further, contributes to the overall quality of patient care.

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs assessment of patients and develops their respiratory plan of care.
• 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.
• Teaches and reinforces education on disease process, treatment, and wellness to patient and/or family and the community at large.
• Set-up, operate, and maintain medical gas and airway humidification systems.
• 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.

Hourly Rate:

$36.14 – $56.23 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits:

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

For more benefits information.

Be Well, Get Well and Stay Well That's our mission. We’re dedicated to offering the best quality care through our extensive range of services and facilities. Our doctors, clinical practitioners, and administrative staff are a respectful, caring team of professionals committed to providing world‑class quality healthcare. We continually work to be your premier choice of health and wellness in South New Jersey.