Senior Intermittent RRT — Critical Care & Ventilation Expert

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) New Jersey Health Care System in East Orange, NJ seeks an Intermittent Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform diagnostic evaluations and contribute to teaching and treatment of patients with complex respiratory needs.

Candidates must hold an active RRT credential and state licensure, have a CoARC-accredited program, and perform duties under supervision as required by VA policy. Experience in critical care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen per basic requirements.
• Must have completed a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program.
• Must possess and maintain an active RRT license.
• Must possess and maintain an active RRT credential.
• Temporary appointments allowed for those pursuing RRT credential under VA rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic evaluations and engage in teaching and treatment for respiratory care patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare professionals to develop care plans for complex cases.
• Provide care in inpatient settings and manage respiratory therapy equipment.

Skills

Clinical collaboration

Critical care assessment

Education

CoARC-accredited respiratory care program

RRT licensure

RRT credential

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) New Jersey Health Care System in East Orange, NJ seeks an Intermittent Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to perform diagnostic evaluations and contribute to teaching and treatment of patients with complex respiratory needs.

Candidates must hold an active RRT credential and state licensure, have a CoARC-accredited program, and perform duties under supervision as required by VA policy. Experience in critical care is preferred.