Respiratory Therapist Per Diem Nights

Virtua Health; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua Health in Voorhees Township, NJ seeks a Respiratory Therapist to treat patients with cardio-respiratory needs and support overall care quality.

Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, treatments, ventilator care, blood gas procedures, and patient education. Active NJ licensure, ACLS/BLS, and RRT/CRT credentials required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care program and high school diploma.
• RRT or CRT with credential requirements and state licensure.
• BLS and ACLS certifications; NJ licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and develop individualized respiratory care plans.
• Administer treatments and medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Demonstrate competency in invasive and non-invasive ventilator care.
• Document care activities in electronic medical records.
• Educate patients and families on medications, disease processes, and wellness.

Skills

Ventilator care

Blood gas analysis

Patient education

Invasive ventilation

Non-invasive ventilation

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Care program

Tools

Blood Gas Lab procedures

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.

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.