Registered Respiratory Therapist- Full Time Nights

St. Joseph's Health•Paterson, NJ

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to established procedure specific to age and upon order of a physician provides respiratory care designed to stabilize, prevent or remedy patient respiratory problems. In doing so, arranges and operates a variety of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment in order to safely administer prescribed doses of medical gases and aerosolized drugs to patients. Checks equipment regularly for proper functioning and records data obtained during therapy and diagnostic testing in patient charts. Draws, analyzes, and reports ABGs to physicians and nurses. Involved with adult ventilator weaning protocol and MDI protocol. Participates in embracing excellence and relationship based care. St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

Responsibilities

Provides respiratory care to stabilize, prevent, or remedy patient respiratory problems.
Arranges and operates oxygen and therapeutic gas equipment to administer prescribed doses of medical gases and aerosolized drugs.
Checks equipment regularly for proper functioning.
Records data obtained during therapy and diagnostic testing in patient charts.
Draws, analyzes, and reports ABGs to physicians and nurses.
Involved with adult ventilator weaning protocol and MDI protocol.
Participates in embracing excellence and relationship based care.