Respiratory Therapist Registered, (PT- Night), Somerville (Hiring Immediately)

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Reg

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Respiratory Care

Req #: 0000237409

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

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:

RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified part-time Respiratory Therapist in Somerville, NJ. This position provides for the treatment, disease management, control, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiac and pulmonary system.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Valid NJ State Respiratory Care Practitioner License
• RRT certification by National Board for Respiratory Care
• BLS certification and ACLS certification
• NRP certification required within 60 days of hire

Scheduling Requirements:

• Night Shift ($4.00hr, 36 hours/week
• Part Time Schedule

Essential Functions:

• Administers respiratory care as ordered by the physician and documents required information in patient records
• Performs arterial puncture analysis and reporting of sample results, interprets results relative to acid – base balance and Ventilatory status
• Performs daily preventative maintenance and quality control for blood gas analyzers and co-oximeter
• Sets up, operates, monitors and troubleshoots oxygen delivery devices, pulse oximeters, end tidal co2 monitors and ventilators
• Performs and interpret weaning parameters and simple spirometry (bedside) as ordered
• Responds to Codes, and RRT and performs CPR as required
• Intubates (if certified) and manually ventilates patients during and emergency situations
• Provides and maintains patient airway (including suctioning and securing endotracheal tubes, tracheostomies and oral pharyngeal airways)
• Extubates patient as ordered by physician
• Assists during bronchoscopy procedures
• Reports pertinent information to oncoming personnel
• Provides appropriate in-service to patients, family, physicians, nurses and clinical employee as required
• Maintains the department in orderly and clean condition