Respiratory Therapist Reg

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Req #: 0000172980
Category: Respiratory Therapy
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Jersey City Medical Center
Department: Respiratory Therapy

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Graduate of a National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) School for Respiratory care
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care as described in the scope of services for Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Ability to follow directions accurately, organize and accomplish work as assigned
• Good communication skills to work collaboratively with patients, visitors and Medical team
• Computer skill EPIC EMR

Preferred:

• Two to three years of Adult critical care, neonatal/pediatric experience preferred.

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Registered (RRT) or Registry Eligible (CRT) Respiratory Therapist as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Active New Jersey State License to practice Respiratory Therapy
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association)

Scheduling Requirements:

• 7:00 am 7:00 pm
• Alternating Weekends
• One Major Summer Holiday and One Major Winter Holiday required
• Full Time

• The Respiratory Therapist will evaluate and recommend changes in therapy according to the policy and procedure and will consult with Physician and nurses to achieve best practice for maximum therapeutic benefit for patients.
• The position acts as a clinical resource person to nursing staff and ancillary personnel to provide appropriate care within guidelines of established standards of care.
• Performs other duties assigned by manger and supervisor for the timely operation of the department.