Resp Care Practitioner Part-Time Day / Camden

Virtua Health

6d•$38 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for the treatment, care, and management of patients with cardio-respiratory deficiencies or abnormalities. The practitioner serves as a clinical resource in all areas of patient care and contributes to the overall quality of patient care. This is a part-time, on-site, day-shift position at Lourdes Health System, 1600 Haddon Ave, with 24 total weekly hours.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved program of study in Respiratory Care and a high school diploma.
Registered or registry eligible as a Respiratory Therapist as determined by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
BLS credential.
ACLS credential, or must obtain ACLS within six months of hire.
Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care.
RRT new graduates are accepted. CRTs with 10 years of experience are accepted. CRTs with less than 10 years of experience must earn their RRT credential within one year.

Responsibilities

Perform patient assessments and develop individualized respiratory care plans.
Administer treatments and medications as prescribed by the physician.
Demonstrate competency in invasive and non-invasive ventilator care.
Demonstrate competency in Blood Gas Laboratory and/or laboratory procedures regarding blood gases, depending on location.
Provide patient and family education on medications, disease processes, treatments, and wellness strategies.
Set up, operate, and maintain medical gas delivery and airway humidification systems.
Document patient care activities using computer information management systems.