Respiratory Therapist Reg

Job description

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Reg

Location: Community Medical Center

Department Name: Respiratory Care

Req #:

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $46.07 - $56.23 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Provides therapeutic, supportive and diagnostic respiratory services and care to all CMC patients.

Qualifications:

AA/AS degree preferred.

Current or eligible for NJ licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Certification and/or Registration by NBRC required. 

BLS required. 

Scheduling Requirements:

Night Shift

Full-Time (36 hours per week)

Essential Functions:

Administers respiratory care as ordered by the physician and documents all required information in the patient record.

Assists during emergency bronchoscopy procedures

Intubates (if certified) and manually ventilates patients during emergency situations

Extubates patients as ordered by physicians

Performs and interrupts weaning parameters and simple spirometry (bedside) as ordered

Performs arterial puncture, analysis, and reporting of sample results. Interprets results relative to acid-base balance and ventilatory status

Performs daily preventive maintenance and quality control for arterial blood analyzers and a co-oximeter.

Provides and maintains the patient's airways (including suctioning and securing endotracheal tubes, tracheostomies, and oral pharyngeal airways)

Provides appropriate in-service to patients, family, physicians, nurses, and clinical employees as required

Responds to “Code Blue” and performs CPR as required

Sets up, operates, monitors, and troubleshoots oxygen delivery devices, pulse oximeters, end-tidal C02 monitors, and ventilators.

Verifies that physician orders are complete and appropriate and checks for possible contraindications

Performs all other duties as assigned 

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Who can apply

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