Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care, Full Time, Evening

01 The Valley Hospital; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 56,894 - 71,111; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

01 The Valley Hospital in Paramus is looking for a Respiratory Therapist to provide quality patient care in various settings. Responsibilities include administering therapy, maintaining equipment, and consulting with multidisciplinary teams. The role requires a valid New Jersey license and relevant certifications, with a pay range of $41.30 - $51.62 per hour.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision plans, retirement options, tuition assistance, and wellness programs, ensuring a supportive environment for our team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one to two years of experience in all forms of Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Licensed in the State of New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Administer all forms of Respiratory Therapy and maintain departmental records.
• Consult on types of therapy administered and enforce safety standards.

Skills

Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner

Current CPR Certification

ACLS Certification

Effective communication skills

Analytical and critical thinking skills

Effective time management

Education

Associate's degree from an approved NBRC Program

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

To administer all forms of Respiratory Therapy, as well as becoming involved with consultations involving types of therapy administered, maintaining equipment, enforcing safety standards, and keeping departmental records.

EDUCATION

Associate's degree from an approved NBRC Program and successful completion of the NBRC entrance registry examination.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of one to two year's experience in all forms of Respiratory Therapy preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner and current CPR Certification.
• ACLS Certification required.
• Licensed in the State of New Jersey.
• Effective group process skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills to express ideas clearly.
• Effective listening skills.
• Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Ability to function competently in stressful situations and the changing work environment related to changing patient needs.
• Ability to work cooperatively with patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members (i.e. , physicians, Rehab, DI, Lab, etc.).
• Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations.
• Ability to use effective analytical and critical thinking skills to problem-solve.

JOB LOCATION

The Valley Hospital-Paramus, Shift Evening (United States of America)

BENEFITS

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

SALARY

Pay Range: $41.30 - $51.62 (per hour). Actual individual salaries vary depending on experience, education, and licensure.

EEO STATEMENT

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.