Reg Respiratory Therapist-Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center-Weekend Nights: Per Diem

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities, under the supervision of a physician. This is a per diem position for weekend nights only, with an expected commitment of 36-40 hours per month.

Requirements

Respiratory therapy care and life support for patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities.
Supervision of physician.
Weekend nights only.
36-40 hours per month.

Nice To Haves

Care for premature infants with underdeveloped pulmonary systems.
Care for the elderly who have increased susceptibility to pulmonary and cardiac disease.
Care for trauma patients.

Responsibilities

Evaluates prescriptions, measures arterial blood gases, and checks patient information to assess patient condition and determine treatment requirements, such as type and duration of therapy, and medication and dosages.
Renders aerosol medications and treatments to patients for inhalation, and positions patients to assist in breathing and prevent lung obstruction.
Determines the most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications that may be needed, which will be compatible with physician's orders.
Sets up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators to support respiration and maintain patient's oxygen supply.
Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment, such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients.
Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Performs chest physiotherapy on patients to remove mucus from their lungs and make it easier for them to breathe and assists patients in performing breathing exercises.
Assists in the performance of diagnostic testing by performing pulmonary function tests to be used by physicians in diagnosis of cases.
Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results for therapy.
Consults with physicians in the event of adverse reactions.
Maintains patient's chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, and orders repairs when needed.
Provides patient education and support for patients suffering from chronic lung disease.
Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.
May care for premature infants with underdeveloped pulmonary systems, the elderly who have increased susceptibility to pulmonary and cardiac disease, and trauma patients.
Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance