Respiratory Therapist Reg

Community Medical Center; Point Pleasant Beach (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical and Prescription Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist to provide therapeutic, supportive and diagnostic respiratory services to our patients. The role requires a NJ license, CRT, ACLS, BLS, and the ability to respond to Code Blue and CPR situations.

Day shift, full-time (36 hours/week) in the Respiratory Care department. You will administer care, monitor equipment, assist during procedures, and maintain quality control of analyzers and monitors in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Current New Jersey Respiratory Care License.
• Maintains required BLS Heart Saver/Health Care Provider status.
• ACLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory care as ordered by the physician and documents all required information in the patient record.
• Assists during emergency bronchoscopy procedures.
• Intubates (if certified) and manually ventilates patients during emergency situations.
• Extubates patients as ordered by physicians.
• Performs and interrupts weaning parameters and simple spirometry (bedside) as ordered.
• Performs arterial puncture, analysis, and reporting of sample results.
• Performs daily preventive maintenance and quality control for arterial blood analyzers and a co-oximeter.
• Provides and maintains the patient's airways (including suctioning and securing endotracheal tubes, tracheostomies, and oral pharyngeal airways).
• Provides appropriate in-service to patients, family, physicians, nurses, and clinical employees as required.
• Responds to “Code Blue” and performs CPR as required.
• Sets up, operates, monitors, and troubleshoots oxygen delivery devices, pulse oximeters, end-tidal C02 monitors, and ventilators.
• Verifies that physician orders are complete and appropriate and checks for possible contraindications.

Skills

BLS/CPR certification

ACLS Certification

Emergency patient care

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program

New Jersey Respiratory Care License

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist

RegLocation: CMC Support

Department Name: Respiratory Care

Req #: 48629

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $46.07 - $56.23 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:

Provides therapeutic, supportive and diagnostic respiratory services and care to all CMC patients.

Qualifications:

Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Current New Jersey Respiratory Care License

Maintains required BLS Heart Saver/Health Care Provider course completion status.

ACLS Certification

Scheduling Requirements:

Day Shift

Full-Time (36 hours per week)

Essential Functions:

Administers respiratory care as ordered by the physician and documents all required information in the patient record.

Assists during emergency bronchoscopy procedures

Intubates (if certified) and manually ventilates patients during emergency situations

Extubates patients as ordered by physicians

Performs and interrupts weaning parameters and simple spirometry (bedside) as ordered

Performs arterial puncture, analysis, and reporting of sample results. Interprets results relative to acid-base balance and ventilatory status

Performs daily preventive maintenance and quality control for arterial blood analyzers and a co-oximeter.

Provides and maintains the patient's airways (including suctioning and securing endotracheal tubes, tracheostomies, and oral pharyngeal airways)

Provides appropriate in-service to patients, family, physicians, nurses, and clinical employees as required

Responds to “Code Blue” and performs CPR as required

Sets up, operates, monitors, and troubleshoots oxygen delivery devices, pulse oximeters, end-tidal C02 monitors, and ventilators.

Verifies that physician orders are complete and appropriate and checks for possible contraindications

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package providescomprehensive 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!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas

Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.