About this opportunity
Virtua Health lists this Resp Care Practitioner PD Voorhees opportunity in voorhees township, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Summary
Responsible for the treatment, care, and management of patients with cardio-respiratory deficiencies or abnormalities. Serves as a clinical resource in all areas of patient care and contributes to the overall quality of patient care.
Position Responsibilities
Performs patient assessments and develops individualized respiratory care plans.
Administers treatments/medications as prescribed by the physician.
Demonstrates competency in all aspects of invasive and non-invasive ventilator care.
Demonstrates competency in all aspects of the Blood Gas Laboratory and/or Laboratory procedures regarding Blood Gases (location dependent)
Provides patient and family education on medications, disease processes, treatments, and wellness strategies
Setup, operates, and maintains medical gas delivery and airway humidification systems.
Documents patient care activities using computer information management systems
Required Experience
RRT new graduates accepted. CRT with 10 years of experience. CRT with less than 10 years of experience will be required to earn their RRT credential within one year.
Required Education
Graduate of an AMA approved program of study in Respiratory Care with a high school diploma
Training/Certifications/Licensure
Registered or Registry Eligible as a Respiratory Therapist as determined by the National Board for Respiratory Care. BLS credential. ACLS credential (or must obtain ACLS within 6 months of hire). Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care.
Salary
$50.25 - $50.25 Hourly
Benefits
Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to:
medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance
health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
paid time off
paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
short-term disability and optional long-term disability
colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
tuition assistance
an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions
Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.
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Who can apply
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