Registered Respiratory Therapist (Per Diem)

Hackensack Meridian Health • North Bergen, NJ

3d

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist administers diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care, performs diagnostic procedures, maintains and monitors respiratory equipment, and assists with cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The role processes procedure requests, confirms physician orders, develops and updates patient care plans, evaluates therapy outcomes, and documents services in patient records. The therapist also supports emergency response, patient transport, equipment upkeep, and instruction for patients and families on respiratory care equipment and medication-delivery devices. This is a per-diem position. The posting lists a minimum rate of $45.09 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent program.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved respiratory therapist program.
• Previous experience required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential required.
• New Jersey Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner credential required.
• CPR certification required.
• NRP required.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic respiratory care according to department policies and procedures, including processing procedure requests, confirming physician orders, establishing patient care plans, evaluating therapy effects, and communicating findings to physicians.
• Perform diagnostic respiratory procedures as prescribed by physicians and in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Check resuscitation equipment and emergency oxygen supplies; deliver and maintain prescribed oxygen equipment; stock respiratory therapy supplies; and clean, maintain, and function-check department equipment.
• Document services in patient medical records and the department kardex with 99% accuracy, according to department policies and procedures.
• Monitor mechanical ventilators, replace ventilator circuits as required, and maintain airways.
• Respond to cardiopulmonary emergencies and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Assist with transporting respiratory care patients within and outside the hospital as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service to support positive and improving patient satisfaction scores.
• Transport diagnostic and therapeutic equipment to and from patient rooms and treatment areas.
• Instruct and guide patients and their families, when requested, in the safe and effective use of respiratory care equipment, supplies, and medication-delivery devices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus offered to full-time new graduate RRTs and full-time RRTs new to Hackensack Meridian Health.
• The posting describes a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time positions of 20 or more hours per week, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED