About this opportunity
Virtua lists this Resp Care Practitioner Per Diem Nights / Willingboro opportunity in willingboro 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.
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Who can apply
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