Registered Respiratory Therapist- Full Time Nights

St. Joseph's Health•Paterson, NJ

22h

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.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved A.M.A. school for Respiratory Therapy
Current NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) credential (Certified or Registered)
Current license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care
Analytical ability to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles
Ability to explain clinical, technical and diagnostic procedures to patients and their families
Ability to provide direct patient care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, young adult, adult and geriatric patients
Current and continued BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association.