Respiratory Therapy Lead - Critical Care

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner who coordinates and supervises respiratory services, ensuring high quality patient care and adherence to standards.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and at least 2 years of experience; longer in adult critical care and supervisory roles is preferred. On-call hours may be required; eligible candidates must hold NJ license and BLS/PALS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Minimum of 2 years of respiratory therapy experience; longer in critical care preferred.
• On-call responsibilities may apply; licensure and certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the delivery of Respiratory Care services.
• Act as a resource person to the Respiratory Therapy staff.
• Deliver quality respiratory care per patient care processes and established standards.

Skills

Adult critical care experience

Pediatric experience

Ventilator weaning experience

Arterial blood gas analysis

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Therapy program

NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License

AHA Basic Health Care Life Support Certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification

Tools

AVEA ventilator

Arterial blood gas analyzer

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner who coordinates and supervises respiratory services, ensuring high quality patient care and adherence to standards.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and at least 2 years of experience; longer in adult critical care and supervisory roles is preferred. On-call hours may be required; eligible candidates must hold NJ license and BLS/PALS.