RRT: Critical Care & Airway Management Expert

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; East Orange (NJ); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ VA New Jersey Health Care System invites applications for an Intermittent Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in the Respiratory Care Unit of the Pulmonary Medicine Section.

The RRT will perform diagnostic evaluations and contribute to teaching and treatment for high-acuity patients. Responsibilities include emergency response, advanced airway management, ventilator support, postop respiratory care, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required or as otherwise allowed by VA policy.
• Completion of a respiratory care program accredited by CoARC or successor.
• Active RRT credential and state licensure to practice as an RRT.

Responsabilités

• Participates as a Code Blue team member during emergencies.
• Operates and monitors complex respiratory equipment for critical care patients.
• Performs airway management including endotracheal tubes and suctioning.
• Provides bedside respiratory care assessments and adjusts therapy per physician orders.
• Documents treatments and patient responses in CPRS/BCMA; conducts pre/post Tx notes.
• Maintains supplies and equipment; ensures safe and efficient unit operation.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and staff training.

Formation

CoARC-accredited respiratory care program

RRT license (active, state-licensed)

Description du poste

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ VA New Jersey Health Care System invites applications for an Intermittent Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in the Respiratory Care Unit of the Pulmonary Medicine Section.

The RRT will perform diagnostic evaluations and contribute to teaching and treatment for high-acuity patients. Responsibilities include emergency response, advanced airway management, ventilator support, postop respiratory care, and interdisciplinary collaboration.