Respiratory Therapist - Pediatrics - Night Shift

RWJBarnabas Health; Mountainside (NJ); On-site; USD 61,647 - 75,602; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is looking for a Respiratory Therapist to join their Respiratory Care department in Mountainside, NJ. The role involves evaluating and treating pediatric patients with breathing disorders.

Candidates must have a Graduate degree in Respiratory Therapy, a NJ State Respiratory License, and BLS certification. This is a full-time, hourly position with competitive pay and benefits, including medical insurance, PTO, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Must have NJ State Respiratory License and AHA BLS Provider Certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, and care for pediatric patients with breathing disorders.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with various problems.

Skills

Registered Respiratory Therapist from the National Board of Respiratory Care

NJ State Respiratory License

AHA BLS Provider Certification

Education

Graduate of a Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education approved program of Respiratory Care

Bachelor of Science degree

Job description

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Reg

Location: Mountainside (MTN)

Department Name: Respiratory Care

Req #: 0000234968

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $44.75 - $54.88 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

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will evaluate, treat, and care for pediatric patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education approved program of Respiratory Care
• Registered Respiratory Therapist from the National Board of Respiratory Care
• NJ State Respiratory License
• AHA BLS Provider Certification

Preferred

• Bachelors of Science degree

Certifications and Licenses Required

• NJ State Respiratory License
• AHA BLS Provider Certification

Scheduling Requirements

• Full Time - 36 hours/week
• Night Shift

Essential Functions

• Must be able to work at any site when needed
• Demonstrates evidence of use of the Respiratory Therapy within time frames defined by the hospital and departmental policy
• Recognizes and accurately identifies obvious patient and family health care needs
• Plans, implements and evaluates plans of care for patients with a variety of problems. Begins to understand and implement pediatric rehabilitative rationales.
• Implements appropriate and individualized patient and family education within time frames defined by hospital and departmental policies. Begins planning patient and family education
• Understands the importance of interdisciplinary process. Begins to establish his/her role as a rehab Therapist functioning in a team structure
• Promotes continuity of respiratory care and interdisciplinary interventions
• Demonstrates evidence of the ISTAT blood analysis system and follows all policies and procedures relative to the laboratory
• Recognizes and respects patient|family rights in a culturally and religiously sensitive environment of care
• Requests guidance from RCP II, RCP III, Clinical Director and other resources when appropriate
• Consistently appraises clinical performance and learning needs through self-evaluation
• Exhibits consistent professional behavior and is accountable for actions with regard to professional issues
• Serves as a role model to Respiratory students and new employees

Physical Demands

• Able to lift and carry equipment and patients greater than 15 pounds or greater
• Potential for blood and body fluid splashes and exposures
• On feet most of the day; bending, walking, manual dexterity, pushing, pulling

Other Duties

• Requests guidance from RCP II, RCP III, Clinical Director and other resources when appropriate
• Consistently appraises clinical performance and learning needs through self-evaluation.
• Exhibits consistent professional behavior and is accountable for actions with regard to professional issues
• Serves as a role model to Respiratory students and new employees
• Requests guidance from RCP II, RCP III, Clinical Director and other resources when appropriate

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial 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!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer