Respiratory Care Practitioner

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Req #: 0000168557
Category: Respiratory Therapy
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Night
Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Department: Respiratory

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Current NJ Respiratory license
• RRT/CRT (Required).

Preferred:

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS (NON-EXEMPT POSITIONS):

• Night
• Full-Time

• Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and, supports life by administering inhalants, and operating mechanical ventilators.
• Therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators. Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage.
• Assisting with breathing exercises; monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes; and directing treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.