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Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

<div>Overview:
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Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation</b><br>
<b>Position:</b> Respiratory Therapist (RT)<br>
<b>Location: </b>1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052<br>
<b>Schedule: </b>Per Diem/PRN, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, Nights</p><p><b>
Compensation: </b>$52/hr + Shift Differential</p><p></p><p><br>
Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.</p><div></div><p><b><br>
Why Join Us:</b></p><ul><li><b>
Start Strong</b>: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.</li><li><b>
Invest in Your Future:</b> Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan <i>(Part-Time or Per Diem, are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year)</i></li><li><b>
Opportunity for Advancement</b>: Demonstrate your skills and dedication, which could lead to potential full-time opportunities</li><li><b>
Your Impact Matters:</b> Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care</li></ul>
Responsibilities:
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A <b>Respiratory Therapist (RT)</b> Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures as outlined by the State Department of Health and under the scope of respiratory care services. Transcribes and implements physician orders in a competent and timely manner. Uses basic/advanced oxygen assessment skills and patient information to maintain awareness and coordinate patient care needs.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Job Duties Include:</b></div><ul><li>
Performs advanced life support procedures including tracheal intubation using independent judgment in coordinating patient's respiratory care plans and needs with the physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff.</li><li>
Confers with physicians to formulate and coordinate alternative forms of therapy according to patient need.</li><li>
Initiates patient-ventilator weaning procedures under the direction of the physician.</li><li>
Performs basic trach care including but not limited to routine and emergent trach tube changes.</li><li>
Monitors patient's respiratory status using competent bedside assessment skills and maintains awareness of patient pH/electrolyte balance, ABG values, renal, neurological, and orthopedic functions as applicable to the delivery of respiratory care.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
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Minimum requirements:</b></div><ul><li>
Must possess &quot;Active&quot; CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.</li><li>
BLS certiciation required.</li><li>
Current state Licensure required.</li><li>
ACLS required upon hire.</li><li>
Minimum of 1 year of critical care experience is required</li></ul>
Additional Data:
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Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans</i></div></div>

Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem/PRN, Nights

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Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem/PRN, Nights