(RRT) Respiratory Therapist (Full-Time/Night) Washington Township
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 departmental quality standards and regulations. This full-time position is based at Washington Township and works a night shift. It is eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus. The actual hiring rate depends on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications; the position is not eligible for an annual incentive.
Requirements
- 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; candidates who are certified but not registered must obtain NBRC registration within two years of hire.
- Professional competency in the science of Respiratory Care commensurate with the NBRC credential.
Nice To Haves
- ACLS and/or NALS certification.
- Prior experience.
Responsibilities
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistently with Jefferson’s values.
- Administer physician-prescribed respiratory therapy, including oxygen, respiratory medication, PFTs, ABGs, and mechanical ventilation.
- Perform invasive and non-invasive evaluations to determine respiratory care needs and make recommendations based on department protocols to improve patient outcomes and facilitate discharge.
- Monitor patients requiring mechanical ventilation through clinical assessment, routine rounds, troubleshooting, weaning, airway care, and diagnostic testing.
- Collect and analyze sputum, blood, and breath specimens for diagnosis, and measure patients’ lung capacity to identify impairments.
- Provide diagnostic results and treatment suggestions based on patient analysis.
- Communicate with other health care team members to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
- Ensure smooth operation of the PFT and ABG laboratory, and perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or manager.
- Document patient care activities and ensure compliance with quality-of-care 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
- 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 those working less than part-time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
