(RRT) Respiratory Therapist (Per Diem/Night) Cherry Hill

Thomas Jefferson University • Cherry Hill, NJ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory therapy procedures to examine, diagnose, and treat patients with respiratory and pulmonary disorders. The therapist assesses patient condition and consults with physicians to determine appropriate treatment plans, then monitors patient progress to evaluate treatment effectiveness. The role also documents patient care activities and ensures they comply with applicable departmental quality standards and regulations.

This is a per-diem position on the Weekend Night shift at Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc., in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Requirements

• Professional competency in respiratory care commensurate with the NBRC credential.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Care.
• Licensed by the State Board of Medicine or State Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
• Associate’s degree or two-year degree required.
• Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care; if not registered at hire, must obtain NBRC registration within two years of hire.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS and/or NALS certification.
• Prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson’s values.
• Administer physician-prescribed respiratory therapy, including oxygen, respiratory medication, pulmonary function tests (PFTs), arterial blood gases (ABGs), and mechanical ventilation.
• Perform invasive and non-invasive evaluations to determine respiratory care needs, make recommendations based on department protocols, improve patient outcomes, and facilitate discharge.
• Monitor patients requiring mechanical ventilation, including clinical assessment, routine rounds, troubleshooting, weaning, airway care, and diagnostic testing.
• Collect and analyze sputum, blood, and breath specimens for diagnosis; measure lung capacity to identify impairments.
• Provide diagnostic results and treatment suggestions based on patient analysis.
• Communicate with other health care team members to support continuity of care and coordination of services.
• Ensure smooth operation of the PFT and ABG laboratory, and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.
• Document patient care activities and ensure compliance with applicable quality standards and departmental regulations.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including per-diem colleagues

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree