Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care, Full Time, Night

Valley Health System•Paramus, NJ

1d•$41 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist administers all forms of Respiratory Therapy and participates in consultations regarding the types of therapy administered. The role includes maintaining equipment, enforcing safety standards, and keeping departmental records. This is a full-time night-shift position at The Valley Hospital-Paramus.

Requirements

Associate degree from an approved NBRC program.
Successful completion of the NBRC entrance registry examination.
Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Current CPR certification.
ACLS certification.
Licensure in the State of New Jersey.
Effective group process skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Effective listening skills.
Ability to maintain attention to detail while changing tasks without loss of efficiency or composure.
Ability to function competently in stressful situations and a changing work environment related to changing patient needs.
Ability to work cooperatively with patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members.
Effective time management skills to set priorities, perform job responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergencies.
Effective analytical and critical-thinking skills for problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience in all forms of Respiratory Therapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer all forms of Respiratory Therapy.
Participate in consultations involving the types of therapy administered.
Maintain equipment.
Enforce safety standards.
Keep departmental records.

Benefits

Medical/prescription coverage
Dental and vision discount program
Group term life insurance and AD&D
Flexible spending accounts
Commuter benefit plans
Supplemental voluntary benefits, including short-term and long-term disability, whole life insurance, and legal support
Six paid holidays
Paid time off
Wellness time off
Extended illness leave
Retirement plan
Tuition assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center membership discount
Day care discounts