Therapist Respiratory Registered Full-Time, Evenings

Iaas Lc; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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403b retirement plan with companymatch

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Long Term Disability insurance

Life insurance options

Onsite daycare program

Job summary

Iaas Lc is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care under supervision, operating oxygen and gas equipment, and documenting therapies. The role includes ABG analysis and collaboration with physicians and nurses across ages, with BLS, ACLS, and PALS credentials preferred/required.

You'll join a team focused on patient-centered care and adherence to safety standards, working in a hospital setting with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved AMA school for Respiratory Therapy.
• Current NBRC credential (Certified or Registered) and NJ license.
• Analytical ability to resolve problems using basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles.
• Effective communication to explain procedures to patients and families, and handle difficult situations.
• Experience providing direct patient care across all age groups including neonatal to geriatric.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ACLS and PALS certifications required effective Jan 2019.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care under supervision to stabilize or treat respiratory problems.
• Operate oxygen and therapeutic gas equipment to administer prescribed gases and aerosols.
• Check equipment for proper functioning and record therapy and diagnostic data in patient charts.
• Draw, analyze, and report arterial blood gases (ABGs) to physicians and nurses.
• Participate in adult ventilator weaning and metered-dose inhaler (MDI) protocols.
• Engage in excellence and relationship-based care initiatives.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program

NBRC credential (Certified or Registered)

New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care license

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing respiratory care under general supervision and established procedures to stabilize, prevent, or remedy patient respiratory problems.
• Operating oxygen and therapeutic gas equipment to administer prescribed medical gases and aerosolized drugs safely.
• Regularly checking equipment for proper functioning and recording therapy and diagnostic data in patient charts.
• Drawing, analyzing, and reporting arterial blood gases (ABGs) to physicians and nurses.
• Participating in adult ventilator weaning and metered-dose inhaler (MDI) protocols.
• Engaging in excellence and relationship-based care initiatives.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved A.M.A. school for Respiratory Therapy.
• Current NBRC credential (Certified or Registered) and a valid New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care license.
• Analytical ability to resolve problems using basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles.
• Effective communication skills to explain clinical, technical, and diagnostic procedures to patients and families, provide comfort, enforce policies, and handle difficult situations.
• Experience providing direct patient care across all age groups including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Current and continued Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
• Certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association are required effective January 2019.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with pay determined by experience, qualifications, and skills.
• Health, dental, prescription, and vision plans.
• 403b retirement plan options with company match (not applicable for Per Diem and part-time employees under 20 hours per week).
• Health and wellness programs.
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness as part of a non-profit health system.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Long Term Disability insurance.
• Life insurance options.
• Onsite daycare program.