Respiratory Therapist Reg

Req #: 0000240790

Category: Respiratory

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Community Medical Center

Department: Respiratory Care

Pay Range: $44.75 - $54.88 per hour

Location:

99 Highway 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Reg

Location: CMC Support

Department Name: Respiratory Care

Req #: 0000240790

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $44.75 - $54.88 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

The Respiratory Therapist assesses a patient's pulmonary status, develops a plan of care in collaboration with the physician and nurses and delivers respiratory care to patients.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program
• NJ RRT license
• BLS through American Heart Association
• ACLS Certification
  
  

Preferred

• AA/AS degree
  
  

Scheduling Requirements

• Day Shift
• Full-Time
• 36 hours per week
  
  

Essential Functions

• Administers respiratory care as ordered by the physician and documents all required information in 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 co-oximeter
• Provides and maintains patient 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
  
  

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!
  
  

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer