Respiratory Therapy Team Lead

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

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.

Coordinates and supervises the delivery of Respiratory Care services. Acts as a resource person to the Respiratory Therapy staff. Provides quality respiratory care through the application of the patient care process and according to the established standards and duties of Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioners in the State of New Jersey. Provides on call hours as needed.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy
• Minimum of 2 years of respiratory therapy experience

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Minimum of 5 years adult critical care experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of acute care or ventilator weaning unit supervisory experience
• Minimum of 2 years pediatric experience
• Minimum of 2 years experience using the AVEA ventilator
• Minimum of 2 years experience using arterial blood gas analyzing equipment

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification.