Therapist Respiratory Registered- FT Nights

St. Joseph's Health; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, Rx and vision plans

403(b) retirement plan options

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health in Paterson, NJ, seeks a qualified respiratory therapist to provide patient care and operate therapeutic equipment. Experience with all age groups and proper certifications are required.

The position includes competitive benefits, such as robust health plans, retirement options, and tuition reimbursement, aimed at supporting both full-time and part-time employees.

Qualifications

• Experience providing direct patient care for all age groups.
• Must have BLS certification and other required certifications.
• Ability to explain clinical procedures and comfort patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to patients under physician orders.
• Operate oxygen and therapeutic gas equipment safely.
• Record data from therapy and diagnostic tests in patient charts.

Skills

Problem-solving using scientific principles

Communication skills

BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications

Education

Graduate of an approved A.M.A. school for Respiratory Therapy

Current NBRC credential

Current license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care

Job description

Job Description

Under general supervision and according to established procedure specific to age and upon order of a physician provides respiratory care designed to stabilize, prevent or remedy patient respiratory problems. In doing so, arranges and operates a variety of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment in order to safely administer prescribed doses of medical gases and aerosolized drugs to patients. Checks equipment regularly for proper functioning and records data obtained during therapy and diagnostic testing in patient charts. Draws, analyzes, and reports ABGs to physicians and nurses. Involved with adult ventilator weaning protocol and MDI protocol. Participates in embracing excellence and relationship based care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved A.M.A. school for Respiratory Therapy.
• Must hold a current NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) credential (Certified or Registered) and a current license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care.
• Ability to resolve problems that require basic scientific, mathematical or technical principles.
• Ability to explain clinical, technical and diagnostic procedures to patients and their families, comforting patients and families, enforcing policies and regulations in difficult situations, or performing other duties requiring comparable communication skill.
• Experience providing direct patient care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, young adult, adult and geriatric patients.
• Current and continued BLS (Basic Life Support) certification is required.
• Effective January 2019, requires certifications for BLS, ACLS and PALS to be granted through the American Heart Association.

Benefits Eligibility (Full-time and Part-time Employees over 20 hours a week)

• Competitive salary
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403(b) retirement plan options with company match
• Health & Wellness
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD: Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options
• Onsite Day care Program
• Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
• 403(b) Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency: St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.