Reg Respiratory Therapist - Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center Per Diem

Atlantic Health System•Summit, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities under physician supervision. The therapist assesses patients, administers prescribed respiratory treatments and medications, operates and monitors respiratory equipment, evaluates patient responses, and supports diagnostic testing and patient education. The role may involve caring for premature infants, older adults, and trauma patients, and includes demonstrating respiratory care procedures to trainees and other healthcare personnel.

Requirements

Associate of Science degree from an accredited respiratory therapist program.
Active New Jersey Respiratory Therapy license.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required within one year of employment.
Basic Life Support certification required.
Advanced Life Support certification expected to be held or obtained within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree highly preferred.
At least one year of Respiratory Care experience preferred.
Critical care experience highly preferred.
Previous experience with pulmonary function testing studies and cardiopulmonary testing highly preferred.
Current or past experience with EPIC charting highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate prescriptions, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess condition and determine treatment requirements, including therapy type and duration, medication, and dosage.
Administer aerosol medications and treatments and position patients to assist breathing and prevent lung obstruction.
Determine suitable inhalant administration methods, precautions, and modifications compatible with physician orders.
Set up and operate mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, aerosol generators, and other devices to support respiration and maintain oxygen supply.
Operate equipment to maintain prescribed treatment parameters, including volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs.
Monitor physiological responses to therapy, including vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Perform chest physiotherapy to remove mucus and assist patients with breathing exercises.
Assist with diagnostic testing by performing pulmonary function tests for physician diagnosis.
Observe equipment function and adjust equipment to optimize therapy results.
Consult with physicians in the event of adverse reactions.
Maintain patient charts with identification and therapy information; inspect and test respiratory therapy equipment for safe and efficient operation and order repairs when needed.
Provide education and support to patients with chronic lung disease.
Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and other healthcare personnel.
May care for premature infants with underdeveloped pulmonary systems, elderly patients susceptible to pulmonary and cardiac disease, and trauma patients.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for eligible team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability, with options to supplement.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
PTO and paid sick leave.
Tuition assistance, advancement, and academic advising.
Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
Backup and on-site childcare.
Well-being rewards.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
Pet, home, auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.