(RRT) Respiratory Therapist (Per Diem/Night) Cherry Hill
Jefferson Health Plans•Cherry Hill, AR
•$34 - $48•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 patients and consults with physicians to determine appropriate treatment plans, monitors progress and treatment effectiveness, documents patient care, and ensures compliance with departmental quality standards and regulations. This per-diem role is based in Cherry Hill and is scheduled for weekend night shifts.
Requirements
- Professional competency in the science of 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 equivalent two-year degree required.
- Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care; candidates 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 gas tests (ABGs), and mechanical ventilation.
- Perform invasive and non-invasive evaluations to determine respiratory care needs and recommend care based on department protocols to improve patient outcomes and facilitate discharge.
- Monitor patients requiring mechanical ventilation through clinical assessments, 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 healthcare team members to support continuity of care and coordination of services.
- Ensure smooth operation of the PFT and ABG laboratory, and perform other duties assigned by a supervisor or manager.
- Document patient care activities and ensure they comply 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
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Education Level
Associate degree
