Respiratory Therapist PD Nights / Camden

Virtua Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 59,319 - 92,230; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist in Camden, NJ to provide care and management for patients with cardio-respiratory deficiencies. The role involves performing patient assessments, administering treatments, and providing education to patients and families.

The ideal candidate should be a graduate from an AMA approved program with required certifications and experience. Virtua offers competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• RRT new graduates accepted. CRT with 10 years of experience is preferred.
• Registered or Registry Eligible as a Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS and ACLS credentials required.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and develops individualized care plans.
• Administers treatments/medications as prescribed.
• Documents patient care activities using computer systems.

Skills

Patient assessment

Invasive and non-invasive ventilator care

Patient and family education

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved program of study in Respiratory Care

Job description

Responsible for the treatment, care, and management of patients with cardio-respiratory deficiencies or abnormalities. Serves as a clinical resource in all areas of patient care and contributes to the overall quality of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and develops individualized respiratory care plans.
• 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 and/or laboratory procedures regarding Blood Gases (location dependent).
• Provides patient and family education on medications, disease processes, treatments, and wellness strategies.
• Setup, operates, and maintains medical gas delivery and airway humidification systems.
• Documents patient care activities using computer information management systems.

Qualifications

• Required Experience: RRT new graduates accepted. CRT with 10 years of experience. CRT with less than 10 years of experience will be required to earn their RRT credential within one year.
• 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. ACLS credential (or must obtain ACLS within 6 months of hire). Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: $43.06 - $66.95 hourly.

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.