Per Diem Registered Respiratory Therapist
About The Position
Under general supervision and according to established procedures specific to patient age, the Registered Respiratory Therapist provides physician-ordered respiratory care to stabilize, prevent, or remedy patients’ respiratory problems. The role includes arranging and operating oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment to administer prescribed medical gases and aerosolized drugs safely; regularly checking equipment and documenting therapy and diagnostic test data in patient charts; and drawing, analyzing, and reporting arterial blood gases (ABGs) to physicians and nurses. The therapist participates in adult ventilator-weaning and MDI protocols and embraces excellence and relationship-based care. The position provides direct patient care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients. St. Joseph’s Health requires employee BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications to be issued by the American Heart Association.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved A.M.A. school for Respiratory Therapy.
- Current NBRC credential as a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
- Current license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care.
- Current and continued BLS certification; St. Joseph’s Health requires BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications to be granted through the American Heart Association.
- Analytical ability to resolve problems using basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles.
- Communication skills to explain clinical, technical, and diagnostic procedures to patients and families, comfort them, and enforce policies and regulations in difficult situations.
Responsibilities
- Provide physician-ordered respiratory care to stabilize, prevent, or remedy respiratory problems, following established procedures specific to patient age.
- Arrange and operate oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment to safely administer prescribed medical gases and aerosolized drugs.
- Check respiratory care equipment regularly for proper functioning.
- Record data obtained during therapy and diagnostic testing in patient charts.
- Draw, analyze, and report ABGs to physicians and nurses.
- Participate in adult ventilator-weaning and MDI protocols.
- Provide direct patient care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Participate in excellence and relationship-based care.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, prescription drug, and vision plans
- 403(b) retirement plan options with company match; company match is not applicable to per diem employees
- Health and wellness offerings
- Potential eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through the non-profit health system
- PTO and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance options
- Onsite day care program
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
