Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Lab (Full-Time)

Hackensack Meridian Health • Hackensack, NJ

4d • $48

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides and administers respiratory care therapy and related supportive equipment under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Services, Technical Supervisor, and Shift Supervisors, in accordance with department policies and procedures. The role assists with diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders in critical and non-critical areas, as prescribed by a licensed physician.

The therapist performs cardiopulmonary evaluations and monitoring, respiratory treatments and procedures, diagnostic testing, patient and family education, and care involving medical gases, mechanical ventilation, artificial airways, bronchopulmonary hygiene, and respiratory-related pharmacologic agents. The role also supports patients on life-support systems, participates in emergency and trauma codes, maintains respiratory equipment, and documents treatment and patient responses in EPIC. Care is adapted to the needs of the patient population, including developmental, cultural, language, literacy, hearing, and visual needs.

This is a full-time position. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered to full-time new graduate RRTs and full-time RRTs who are new to Hackensack Meridian Health. The posted minimum rate is $47.76 per hour. Full-time and part-time positions of 20 or more hours per week are offered benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program.
• Associate degree.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all clinical aspects of Respiratory Care.
• NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• NJ Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 35 lbs., push and pull a minimum of 165 lbs., and stand for a minimum of 6 hours a day.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with pulmonary disorders in critical and non-critical areas pursuant to a licensed physician's prescription.
• Perform cardiopulmonary evaluations and monitoring, respiratory therapy treatments and procedures, and patient and family education.
• Acquire, analyze, and interpret physiological specimen data; perform diagnostic tests, studies, and research related to cardiopulmonary and neurophysiological systems.
• Administer or monitor medical gases, mechanical ventilation, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, respiratory-related pharmacologic agents, and respiratory-related cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
• Apply scientific principles to identify, prevent, remediate, research, and rehabilitate acute or chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
• Administer prescribed respiratory care procedures and set up related equipment.
• Record therapeutic procedures and patient responses in EPIC.
• Set up, verify, operate, and monitor invasive and non-invasive respiratory equipment.
• Participate in management of patients on life-support systems by recommending and making appropriate changes based on blood gas results and weaning studies.
• Respond to and participate in emergency and trauma codes.
• Oversee Certified Respiratory Care Technicians' clinical performance to ensure compliance with department policies and procedures.
• Change and maintain ventilators and ventilator circuits in accordance with infection-control policies.
• Run quality controls on blood gas analyzers.
• Monitor and change manifolds, including emergency oxygen, nitrous oxide, and nitrogen manifold cylinders.
• Retrieve, clean, and assemble respiratory equipment using disinfecting solutions and cleaning agents in accordance with infection-control protocols.
• Identify patient population needs and adapt and deliver care accordingly, communicating with patients and primary caregivers at an appropriate developmental, educational, and literacy level.
• Adhere to Medical Center organizational competency standards and perform other work as requested by the Director or designee.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible full-time new graduate RRTs and full-time RRTs new to Hackensack Meridian Health.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree