Respiratory Therapist - PD Nights - Marlton

Virtua Health; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Virtua Health in Marlton, NJ seeks a Respiratory Therapist to treat cardio-respiratory deficiencies and manage patient care. You will assess patients, create care plans, administer treatments, and educate patients and families.

The role requires a AMA-approved Respiratory Care program, NJ licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, and BLS; ACLS is required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire. RRT not mandatory for new graduates; CRT with 10+ years may need to pursue RRT within a year.

Qualifications

• AMA approved Respiratory Care program required.
• High school diploma required.
• New Jersey license as Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
• BLS credential required.
• ACLS credential or plan to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and develops individualized respiratory care plans.
• Administers treatments/medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Demonstrates competency in invasive and non-invasive ventilator care.
• Demonstrates competency in Blood Gas Laboratory procedures or related lab work.
• Provides patient and family education on medications, diseases, treatments, and wellness.
• Sets up, operates, and maintains medical gas delivery and airway humidification systems.
• Documents patient care activities using computer information management systems.

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Care program

High school diploma

Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by New Jersey State Board

BLS credential

ACLS credential (or obtain within 6 months of hire)

Job description

Summary

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.

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.

Position 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

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

$50.25 - $50.25 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
• an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions