Certified Respiratory Care Practitioner

Saint Peter's Healthcare System•New Brunswick, NJ

39d•$31 - $50

About The Position

The Certified Respiratory Care Practitioner will: Perform diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures as appropriate to the ages of the patient's growth and development through the life cycle factors. Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation. Respond to emergent patient care.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved one (1) year Program in Respiratory Therapy.
Licensed by the State of New Jersey Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Demonstrated competency in all procedures within scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of the patients served; the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patient's needs; a knowledge of growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients.
Demonstrated competency in the care and treatment of the following age groups: Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric.
BLS Certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) obtained within 30 days of start date.
Certified Respiratory Care Practitioners trained and assigned to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on a regular basis is required to obtain the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures as appropriate to the ages of the patient's growth and development through the life cycle factors.
Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation.
Respond to emergent patient care.