Respiratory Therapist Per Diem Nights / Willingboro

Virtua Medical Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Medical Group is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for Burlington Hospital. This on-site, per diem, part-time night shift role offers $50.25 hourly with responsibilities across assessment, treatment administration, ventilator management, and patient education within a comprehensive respiratory care team.

You will operate and troubleshoot gas delivery systems, document care in the medical record, and collaborate with physicians and families to support optimal patient outcomes in

Qualifications

• RRT new graduates accepted.
• CRT with 10 years of experience.
• CRT with less than 10 years will be required to earn their RRT credential within one year.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and develops individualized respiratory care plans.
• Administers treatments/medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Demonstrates competency in ventilator care (invasive and non-invasive).
• Performs Blood Gas Lab procedures as applicable.
• Provides patient and family education on medications and wellness.
• Sets up and maintains medical gas delivery and humidification systems.
• Documents patient care activities using the hospital information system.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilator care

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

AMA approved program in Respiratory Care

Job description

Location

Location: Burlington Hospital - 218 A Sunset Rd Remote Type: On-Site Employment Type: Employee Employment Classification: Per Diem Time Type: Part time Work Shift: Night Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours: 0 Additional Locations:

Job Information

Job Information: 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.

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.

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate: $50.25

Benefits

• 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.

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