Respiratory Therapist, Registered, Respiratory Care, Per Diem, Night

The Valley Hospital • Paramus, NJ

1d • $41 - $52 • Onsite

About The Position

To administer all forms of Respiratory Therapy, as well as becoming involved with consultations involving types of therapy administered, maintaining equipment, enforcing safety standards, and keeping departmental records. Education Associates Degree from an approved NBRC Program and successful completion of the NBRC entrance registry examination. Experience Minimum of one to two years experience in all forms of Respiratory Therapy preferred Skills Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner and current CPR Certification. ACLS Certification required. Licensed in the State of New Jersey. Effective group process skills. Effective oral and written communication skills to express ideas clearly. Effective listening skills. Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to function competently in stressful situations and the changing work environment related to changing patient needs. Ability to work cooperatively with patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members (i.e. , physicians, Rehab, DI, Lab, etc.). Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations. Ability to use effective analytical and critical thinking skills to problem-solve. Job Location The Valley Hospital-Paramus Shift Night (United States of America) Benefits Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees) Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees) Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.) 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness Retirement Plan Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities Salary Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay Range: $41.30 - $51.62 (per hour)

Requirements

• Associates Degree from an approved NBRC Program and successful completion of the NBRC entrance registry examination
• Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner and current CPR Certification
• ACLS Certification required
• Licensed in the State of New Jersey
• Effective group process skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills to express ideas clearly
• Effective listening skills
• Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure
• Ability to function competently in stressful situations and the changing work environment related to changing patient needs
• Ability to work cooperatively with patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members (i.e. , physicians, Rehab, DI, Lab, etc.)
• Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations
• Ability to use effective analytical and critical thinking skills to problem-solve

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one to two years experience in all forms of Respiratory Therapy preferred

Responsibilities

• Administer all forms of Respiratory Therapy
• Involved with consultations involving types of therapy administered
• Maintaining equipment
• Enforcing safety standards
• Keeping departmental records

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees