Respiratory Therapist Registered

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Req #: 0000163198
Category: Respiratory Therapy
Status: Part-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ Rahway
Department: Respiratory Care

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:
Graduate of a Respiratory Care education program
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Preferred:

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Shift working, 7-3:30pmPart-Time

• Performs patient assessment pre, during, and post procedure for all ages groups including pediatric, adult, and geriatric
• Demonstrates competency in assessment based on patient age, as well as physical and emotional growth
• Demonstrates competence with all respiratory modalities and equipment
• Performs maintenance and quality control procedures for pulmonary function testing and blood analyzers
• Performs invasive procedures according to hospital and departmental guidelines, and endorses all critical results
• Follows disinfection and sterilization procedures
• Demonstrates knowledge of ventilation modes, weaning, and safety procedures for all age groups
• Communicates effectively with staff, physicians, clinical personnel, patients, and visitors
• Assumes role of Charge Person when indicated according to department guidelinesCompletes departmental documentation and charges by the shift end