Respiratory Therapist (High paying positions)

Philosophy Care; Wanaque (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Career growth and advancement

Job summary

The Phoenix Center for Rehab & Pediatrics in Haskell, NJ is hiring Respiratory Therapists for full-time and per diem positions on 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am shifts for pediatric or adult units.

Candidates should have BLS and RRT credentials; pediatric experience is preferred. The center offers competitive salary and benefits including health, dental, and vision, PTO, a 401(k), and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must have BLS certification.
• Must be a registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview and examine residents with breathing difficulties.
• Consult with doctors and nursing staff to develop and modify resident treatment plans.
• Perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests to measure lung capacity.
• Use equipment to administer oxygen to residents to assist breathing.
• Connect residents who cannot breathe to a ventilator.
• Educate residents on how to use equipment and medications.
• Monitor residents' responses to medications and alter treatment as needed.
• Regularly check on residents and equipment.

Job description

*** RATES AS HIGH AS $50 PER HOUR ***

The Phoenix Center for Rehab & Pediatrics is a skilled nursing facility located in Haskell, NJ. We are looking for devoted and caring Full Time and/or Per Diem Respiratory Therapists on the 7am -7pm shift and 7pm-7am shift for our pediatric or adult units.

If you are you a healthcare hero who wants to make a real impact in the lives of children, look no further. This is the perfect position for someone who is ready to take on a new and exciting role. In addition to a rewarding career, we offer an amazing package that includes a competitive salary, health, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, 401(k) plan, opportunities for career growth and advancement, and much more.

OurRespiratory Therapistsexamine, diagnose, and treat our residents with respiratory and cardiopulmonary diseases.

Responsibilities as a Respiratory Therapist:

• Interview and examine residents with breathing difficulties
• Consult with doctors and nursing staff to develop and modify resident treatment plan
• Perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests to measure lung capacity
• Use equipment to administer oxygen to the resident to assist with breathing
• Connect residents who cannot breathe to a ventilator
• Educate residents on how to use the equipment and medication
• Monitor a resident’s response to medication and alter when needed
• Regularly check on residents and equipment

Requirements for a Respiratory Therapist

• Must have BLS
• Must be a RRT
• Pediatric experience preferred
• Must be patient and sensitive to resident needs
• Must be able to work evening or night shift
• Must be fully vaccinated for Covid

The Phoenix Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.