Respiratory Therapist (RT/CRT/RRT), Per Diem
About The Position
Voorhees Pediatric Facility is recruiting per-diem Respiratory Therapists to join its Respiratory Team in Voorhees, New Jersey. The facility is a nationally recognized pediatric specialty care center with 119 inpatient beds and a large pediatric ventilator program. It provides care for medically fragile children across inpatient, rehabilitation, medical daycare, and educational programs through The Bancroft School at VPF. Care is delivered by a collaborative, interdisciplinary team focused on the whole child. The facility's mission is to advance the full life potential of medically fragile children through holistic care in a supportive environment. The Respiratory Therapist operates and maintains respiratory care equipment, assesses patients’ functional needs, develops treatment recommendations, and delivers individualized, developmentally appropriate care in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team. The role includes monitoring progress and adjusting interventions based on clinical needs, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, communicating effectively, and supporting safety, confidentiality, teamwork, and family-centered care. The therapist also participates in quality improvement, staff development, continuing education, and department initiatives, and helps maintain an organized, safe, clean, and professional work environment. Occasional relocation to Weisman Children's Hospital is required to provide respiratory therapy services. This is a per-diem role with a flexible schedule of 12-hour day, night, and/or weekend shifts. Compensation is $45 per hour.
Requirements
- Current New Jersey licensure in Respiratory Care.
- Current CRT or RRT credential.
- Current/active CPR certification from AHA or ARC.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
Nice To Haves
- Previous pediatric healthcare experience.
Responsibilities
- Effectively operate, maintain, and utilize respiratory care equipment to support safe and appropriate patient/resident care.
- Evaluate patients to identify functional needs and develop appropriate treatment recommendations and intervention plans.
- Provide individualized, developmentally appropriate care and treatment in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment, equipment, and interventions based on ongoing assessment and clinical needs.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with applicable regulations, facility policies, and professional standards.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, and outside professionals while promoting safety, confidentiality, teamwork, and a family-centered approach to care.
- Participate in quality improvement activities, staff development, continuing education, and department initiatives.
- Demonstrate effective organization, time management, and resource management while maintaining a safe, clean, and professional work environment.
- Occasionally relocate to Weisman Children's Hospital to provide Respiratory Therapist services.
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