RRT: Critical Care & Ventilation Specialist

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care under supervision of the Director and shift supervisors. The role involves assessment, treatment, monitoring, and education for patients with pulmonary disorders across critical and non-critical settings.

Responsibilities include cardiopulmonary evaluation, equipment setup and maintenance, data recording in EPIC, life-support management, and emergency response.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care program.
• Associate degree.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all clinical aspects of Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in diagnosis, treatment, and management of pulmonary disorders per physician prescription.
• Perform cardiopulmonary evaluation, monitoring, respiratory therapy procedures, and patient education.
• Administers and monitors respiratory care procedures and related equipment and medications.
• Set up and operate invasive and non-invasive respiratory equipment as prescribed.
• Record therapy data in the EPIC system and monitor patient response.
• Participate in management of patients on life support systems and respond to emergencies.
• Oversee compliance of technicians and maintain ventilators and related equipment.
• Ensure infection control during cleaning and handling of respiratory equipment.

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Care program

Associate degree

Comprehensive knowledge of clinical Respiratory Care

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care under supervision of the Director and shift supervisors. The role involves assessment, treatment, monitoring, and education for patients with pulmonary disorders across critical and non-critical settings.

Responsibilities include cardiopulmonary evaluation, equipment setup and maintenance, data recording in EPIC, life-support management, and emergency response.