Respiratory Therapist Lead

Monmouth Medical Center; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical and Prescription Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & AD Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in New Jersey seeks a Respiratory Therapist Lead to assess pulmonary status, develop and implement care plans, and deliver comprehensive respiratory care. The role collaborates with physicians, nurses, and the care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include overseeing interventions, documenting care, mentoring staff, and participating in safety and quality initiatives within the Respiratory Care department.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• NJ licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner is required.
• NBRC RRT certification is required.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications to be completed within 12 months for all staff.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients' pulmonary status and develops a care plan with physicians and nurses.
• Delivers respiratory care and documents interventions per plan of care.
• Reports safety issues and participates in performance improvement activities.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to implement discharge planning and teaching.
• Initiates and manages treatments including MDI, CPT, aerosol therapy, and ventilated patient care.
• Precepts new respiratory therapists and mentors team members to advance skills.

Education

Graduate of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy

AA/AS degree preferred

NJ licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner

RRT Certification by NBRC

BLS required

PALS and NRP certifications to be obtained within 12 months

Job description

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Lead

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Respiratory Care

Req #:

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $46.99 - $57.62 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

Assesses patients pulmonary status, develops plan of care in collaboration with the physician and nurses and delivers respiratory care to patients. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments and medical errors, etc

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy
• AA/AS degree preferred
• NJ licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner required
• RRT Certification by NBRC
• BLS required
• Certifications in PALS and NRP to be obtained within the first twelve months of employment for all full and part time staff

Scheduling Requirements

• Full-Time
• Night Shift

Essential Functions

• Adheres to documentation standard: Contributes to a comprehensive plan of care, which includes the patient and family and is interdisciplinary
• Documents intervention in retrievable form that is consistent with plan of care/expected outcomes
• Contributes to a multidisciplinary teaching record as needed, assuring patient/family understanding of prescribed therapy
• Assumes responsibility for a reduction in length of stay through the timely delivery of appropriate clinical intervention and delegates follow-up respiratory treatments to appropriate members of the care team
• Collaborates daily with a Multidisciplinary Team in development and progress of an overall plan of respiratory care for patients as indicated.
• Collaborates with a Multidisciplinary Team establishing requirements for teaching and discharge planning of each patient - assures achievement of desired outcomes
• Collaborates with RN and reinforces a plan of care daily with the patient and family
• Evaluates treatment and orders/confirms appropriateness and initiates treatments of MDI, HFN, CPT, Aerosol treatment
• Initiates an accurate pulmonary history and assessment of patients during initial as well as subsequent therapies
• Intubates in emergency/extubates per MD orders
• Manages transport of ventilated patient
• Manages ventilated patients
• Participates in monitoring patient care outcomes as established by targets/goals or performance improvement within services.
• Participates in the quality monitoring process to identify variances that increase length of stay
• Participates in the orientation of other associates new to service areas
• Performs techniques/procedures for processing ABGs
• Provides cardiac monitoring within the scope of practice
• Responds to CAC/performs life support measures
• Serves as preceptor during orientation of Respiratory Therapists new to the unit or central department
• Uses mentoring skills with team members to advance their knowledge base and clinical skills

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package providescomprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, andfinancial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• 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!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while deliveringa best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer