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

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
• Verifies that physician orders are complete and appropriate and checks for possible contraindications
• Medical gas therapy per physician orders or approved protocols. Perform rounds on all assigned patients to deliver appropriate care.
• Assess and interpret patient status using Laboratory and Radiology results along with vital signs and other assessments to identify and provide appropriate care
• Based on the specific needs identified; Evaluate therapy orders for completeness, appropriateness, quality and effectiveness using Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines.
• Recommend changes in the care plan based on assessments and guidelines.
• Correctly complete all patient records and documentation according to Department policy including patient assessment, plan of care, E-MAR, patient education and performance improvement fields.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the use of Oxygen Therapy, BiPAP, CPAP and High Flow Nasal Cannulas (HFNC) for use in primary assignment area patient populations.
• Knowledge and skill include device and interface selection, application, operational verification and modes of therapy.
• Assess effectiveness of therapy and report any adverse reaction or side effects such as skin irritation.
• Demonstrate Knowledge and skill in the use of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation in primary assignment area patient populations.
• Knowledge and skill include device and interface selection, application, operational verification, troubleshooting, and modes of therapy. Assess effectiveness of therapy three times per shift.