Respiratory Therapy Resident (Full-Time)

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health invites applications for a Respiratory Therapy Resident to orient to policies and clinical practices while developing the skills needed to pass the certification exams required for RT licensure. This position is a temporary introductory role that does not provide direct patient care and focuses on learning under the guidance of the respiratory therapy team.

Residents should work toward obtaining the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential within six months of hire;

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in respiratory care accredited by CoARC.
• Minimum of 2 or more years of experience in a CoARC accredited respiratory therapy education program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• The Respiratory Therapy Resident is an adjunct to the respiratory therapy staff and does not provide direct patient care.
• Learns best practices through observation of patient care by the precepting respiratory therapy department.
• Orientation to Hackensack Meridian Health policies and practices to prepare for RT licensure.

Skills

Excellent communication

Proficient computer skills

Education

CoARC-accredited respiratory care program

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Respiratory Therapy Resident is an adjunct to the respiratory therapy staff and works to orient to Hackensack Meridian Health policies and practices while being provided the environment to cultivate skills and knowledge to pass certification exams required for RT licensure. The Respiratory Therapy Resident is not to provide direct patient care. Respiratory Therapy Residents will learn best practices through observation of patient care by the precepting respiratory therapy department. This position is intended to be a temporary introductory position that allows the Team Member to complete the requirements to become a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Team members who do not
timely achieve a Registered Respiratory Therapist credential and valid New Jersey Respiratory Care license within 6 months of hire into this position will be subject to termination of their employment, but will be eligible for rehire into other positions for which they are qualified. Team members cannot, however, reapply for this position.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Diploma/degree in respiratory care or other relevant area of study that has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
• Minimum of 2 or more years of experience in a CoARC accredited respiratory therapy education program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).

Contacts:

• Regular contact with HMH personnel, vendors, and/or visitors.