Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator & Care Specialist

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

Job summary

Virtua in Mount Holly, NJ is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to manage cardio-respiratory patient care. You will assess patients, develop respiratory plans, and administer prescribed treatments, including ventilator care and blood gas procedures.

The role also involves educating patients and families, setting up medical gas systems, and documenting care using hospital information systems. NJ licensure and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved program of study in Respiratory Care.
• Licensed or registry eligible as a Respiratory Therapist per NJ standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessment of patients and develops their respiratory plan of care.
• Administers treatments/medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Demonstrates competency in invasive and non-invasive ventilator care.
• Demonstrates competency in the Blood Gas Laboratory.
• Educates patient and family on disease, treatment, and wellness.
• Set up, operate, and maintain medical gas and airway humidification systems.
• Document care activities in the patient information system.

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Care program

High school diploma

Job description

Virtua in Mount Holly, NJ is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to manage cardio-respiratory patient care. You will assess patients, develop respiratory plans, and administer prescribed treatments, including ventilator care and blood gas procedures.

The role also involves educating patients and families, setting up medical gas systems, and documenting care using hospital information systems. NJ licensure and BLS are required.