Registered Respiratory Therapist

Shore Medical Center • Somers Point, NJ

56d • $42 - $56

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist assesses plans, administers, and evaluates patients receiving all respiratory care modalities as ordered by a physician or as delineated by Medical Center protocols. Actively participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team in the delivery of quality patient care. Provides emergency, critical care and general care respiratory services to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Requirements

• NJ Respiratory License, RRT or CRT
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Knowledge of electronic medical records and medical terminology
• Intermediate computer skills, excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods with the ability to lift, push and pull

Responsibilities

• Acts as a patient advocate and upholds patient rights
• Assures all patients are correctly identified prior to providing and/or documenting care
• Documents in a clear and legible manner
• Accurately documents verbal orders with read back
• Recognizes and integrates patient special needs and individualizes care
• Maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients, family and significant others while providing care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees