Respiratory Therapy Resident - Full Time

Hackensack Meridian Health•Hackensack, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapy Resident is an adjunct to the respiratory therapy staff and works to orient to Hackensack Meridian Health policies and practices while being provided the environment to cultivate skills and knowledge to pass certification exams required for RT licensure. The Respiratory Therapy Resident is not to provide direct patient care. Respiratory Therapy Residents will learn best practices through observation of patient care by the precepting respiratory therapy department.

Requirements

Diploma/degree in respiratory care or other relevant area of study from a CoARC accredited facility.
Minimum of 2 or more years of experience in a CoARC accredited respiratory therapy education program.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License within 6 months of entering position.
NJ Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate within 6 months of entering position.

Nice To Haves

Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program.

Responsibilities

Assemble, test, and troubleshoot various respiratory therapy equipment
Observe and participate in multidisciplinary rounds
Attend didactic learning seminars to enhance knowledge and patient care
Learns and demonstrates proficiency through practice driven competencies
Maintains infection control standards throughout the department and in satellite locations.
Must obtain Registered Respiratory Therapist credential and valid New Jersey Respiratory Care license within 6 months of hire.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.