Registered Respiratory Therapist, Full Time, Day
Valley Health System•Paramus, NJ
•$41 - $52
About The Position
POSITION SUMMARY: To administer all forms of Respiratory Therapy, as well as becoming involved with consultations involving types of therapy administered, maintaining equipment, enforcing safety standards, and keeping departmental records.
Requirements
- Associate's degree from an approved NBRC Program and successful completion of the NBRC entrance registry examination.
- Minimum of one to two years' experience in all forms of Respiratory Therapy preferred
- Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner and current CPR Certification.
- ACLS Certification required.
- Licensed in the State of New Jersey.
- Effective group process skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills to express ideas clearly.
- Effective listening skills.
- Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure.
- Ability to function competently in stressful situations and the changing work environment related to changing patient needs.
- Ability to work cooperatively with patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members (i.e. , physicians, Rehab, DI, Lab, etc.).
- Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations.
- Ability to use effective analytical and critical thinking skills to problem-solve.
Responsibilities
- Administer all forms of Respiratory Therapy
- Involved with consultations involving types of therapy administered
- Maintaining equipment
- Enforcing safety standards
- Keeping departmental records
Benefits
- Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
- Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
- Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
- 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
- Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
