Respiratory Therapist Reg

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Reg

Location: Mountainside (MTN)

Department Name: Respiratory Care

Req #: 0000208851

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 Summary

Evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders,

Essential Job Functions

Must be able to work at any site when needed,

Demonstrates evidence of use of the Respiratory Therapy within time frames defined by the hospital and departmental policy,

Recognizes and accurately identifies obvious patient and family health care needs,

Plans, implements and evaluates plans of care for patients with a variety of problems,

Begins to understand and implement pediatric rehabilitative rationales,

Implements appropriate and individualized patient and family education within time frames defined by hospital and departmental policies,

Begins planning patient and family education,

Understands the importance of interdisciplinary process,

Begins to establish role as a rehab Therapist functioning in a team structure,

Promotes continuity of respiratory care and interdisciplinary interventions,

Demonstrates evidence of the ISTAT blood analysis system and follows all policies and procedures relative to the laboratory,

Recognizes and respects patient family rights in a culturally and religiously sensitive environment of care,

Requests guidance from RCP II, RCP III, Clinical Director and other resources when appropriate,

Consistently appraises clinical performance and learning needs through self evaluation,

Exhibits consistent professional behavior and is accountable for actions with regard to professional issues,

Serves as a role model to Respiratory students and new employees,

Formal Education and Job Related Experience

Bachelors of Science degree preferred,

Must be a graduate of a Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education approved program of respiratory care, and a registered respiratory therapist from the National Board of Respiratory Care,

Less than two years of experience is appropriate at this level,

Certification

American Heart Association BLS Provider Certification required,

Registered Respiratory Therapist, RRT preferred

If hired with RCP must achieve RRT within six months,

License

NJ State License required,

Physical Demands

Able to lift and carry equipment and patients greater than 15 pounds or greater,

Potential for blood and body fluid splashes and exposures,

On feet most of the day bending, walking, manual dexterity, pushing, pulling,

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