Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

AcuteCare Health System LLC • Lakewood Township, NJ

19d

About The Position

Position Summary:

Assesses patients’ pulmonary status, develops plan of care in collaboration with the physician and nurses and delivers respiratory care to patients. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• New Jersey Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner
• BLS
• AAS degree in Respiratory Care, BS preferred, or current enrollment
• Respiratory therapy: 1 year (Required)
• RRT
• NJ Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner
• BLS Certification
• Ventilators, Bipap, high flow oxygen systems, bedside bronchoscopy, rented equipment, including but not limited to The Vest (CPT vest) and The Coughlator.
• Customer focused
• Planning and problem-solving skills
• Accountable/results-oriented
• Interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Integrity & respect for others

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients’ pulmonary status
• Develops plan of care in collaboration with the physician and nurses
• Delivers respiratory care to patients
• Reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees