Respiratory Therapist, Cardiopulmonary Rehab - (Per Diem)

Virtua Memorial Hospital • Cherry Hill, NJ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the treatment, care, and management of patients with cardio-respiratory deficiencies or abnormalities. Serves as a clinical resource in all areas of patient care and contributes to the overall quality of patient care.

Requirements

• RRT new graduates accepted.
• CRT with 10 years of experience.
• CRT with less than 10 years of experience will be required to earn their RRT credential within one year.
• Graduate of an AMA approved program of study in Respiratory Care with a high school diploma
• Registered or Registry Eligible as a Respiratory Therapist as determined by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• BLS credential.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care.

Nice To Haves

• Must be willing to travel to all sites as needed: Voorhees, Washington Township, Cherry Hill, Moorestown & Bordentown
• ACLS credential (or must obtain ACLS within 6 months of hire).

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and develops individualized respiratory care plans.
• Administers treatments/medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Demonstrates competency in all aspects of invasive and non-invasive ventilator care.
• Demonstrates competency in all aspects of the Blood Gas Laboratory and/or Laboratory procedures regarding Blood Gases (location dependent)
• Provides patient and family education on medications, disease processes, treatments, and wellness strategies
• Setup, operates, and maintains medical gas delivery and airway humidification systems.
• Documents patient care activities using computer information management systems

Benefits

• medical/prescription
• dental and vision insurance
• health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
• paid time off
• paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• short-term disability and optional long-term disability
• colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• tuition assistance
• employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED