Respiratory Therapist Per Diem - VAR

Theuniversityunion; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Theuniversityunion in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Care Practitioner. The ideal candidate is a graduate of an AMA approved training program, has passed the certification exam, and holds a current RCP license with CPR (BLS).

This PRN, non-exempt role involves direct patient care in respiratory therapy. You will operate ventilators, perform blood gas analysis, manage artificial airways, and administer oxygen, humidity, and CPAP therapies while coordinating with staff and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory therapy program.
• Must have successfully passed the certification examination.
• Maintains a current RCP license and CPR certification (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and manage mechanical ventilators.
• Perform patient transport and blood gas collection/interpretation.
• Provide airway management and oxygen/humidity/CPAP therapy.
• Monitor patient status and communicate with staff and families.
• Ensure safety by following department policies and quality programs.

Skills

RCP license

CPR certified

Respiratory therapy

Blood gas interpretation

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

• Location 14014 Marsh Pike,Hagerstown, MD, 21742,United States
• Base Pay $38.00 - $40.00 / Hour
• Job Category Clinical Vent
• Employee Type PRN Non-Exempt

Respiratory Therapy Care Practitioner who is a graduate of an American Medical Association approved training program. Has successfully passed the certification examination. Maintains a current RCP license and CPR certification (BLS).

Duties :

• CPR
• Operation, maintenance, and management of mechanical ventilators
• Patient transportation (internal and external)
• Blood gas collection and interpretation
• Artificial airway management
• Aerosolized drug administration
• Oxygen therapy
• Humidity therapy
• CPAP therapy
• Pulse oximetry
• Capnography
• Patient assessment
• Effective communication with other department and family members
• Operation of all equipment in accordance with department policy
• Quality control of all equipment
• Participation in the department’s quality improvement programs
• Equipment cleaning
• Participation in in-service education program
• Following Physician orders
• Other assigned duties

Physical and Emotional Demands:

Good physical and emotional health. Needs to comprehend and communicate with staff, residents and their families.

Exposure Risks:

Normal work routine could involve exposure to blood and body fluids. Responsible for following OSHA guideline standard and the use of universal precautions.

Working Conditions:

Hours indicated by the residents and community's needs. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

If your assignment involves caring for individuals on life-support, where having a therapist in-house is required by law, you will need to make arrangements to come to work during inclement weather. These arrangements can be in coordination with NJRA, and may involve alternative modes of transportation, such as a taxi, or showing up to work earlier or staying at work later then your scheduled shift.

New Jersey Respiratory is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at New Jersey Respiratory are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.