JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute · 1 month ago
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - PART TIME NIGHTS - SHORE CARE (HMH'S INTERNAL STAFFING AGENCY)
Tinton Falls, NJ
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$43.65/hr - $43.65/hr
2+ years expJFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is part of Hackensack Meridian Health, dedicated to transforming healthcare and serving the community. The Registered Respiratory Therapist will provide and administer respiratory care therapy and supportive equipment across multiple locations, ensuring high-quality patient care.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of all patients with pulmonary disorders in both critical and non-critical areas pursuant to a prescription of a licensed physician
Performs cardiopulmonary evaluation, monitoring, respiratory therapy treatment techniques, respiratory procedures and patients and family education
Responsible for the acquisition, analysis and interpretation of data obtained from physiological specimens, performing diagnostic tests, studies and research of the cardiopulmonary system and neurophysiological studies related to respiratory care
Administers and/or monitors medical gasses, mechanical ventilation support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pharmacologic agents related to respiratory care procedures, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation related and limited to respiratory care
Utilizes the application of scientific principles for the identification, prevention, remediation, research, and rehabilitation of acute or chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction
Administers therapeutic Respiratory Care procedures and sets up related Respiratory Care equipment as prescribed by the physician
Records all pertinent information of provided therapeutic procedures and patient response in the electronic medical record system, EPIC
Sets up, verifies proper function, operates and monitors all invasive and non-invasive respiratory equipment on patients in need of respiratory assistance
Participates in the management of patients on life support systems by recommending and performing appropriate changes based on blood gas results and weaning studies
Responds to and participates in all emergency and trauma codes
Oversees the clinical performance of Certified Respiratory Care Technicians to assure clinical compliance to department policies and procedures
Changes and maintains ventilators, ventilator circuits in accordance with the Infection Control Policy of the Department Policy and Procedure Manual
Runs quality controls on blood gas analyzers
Monitors and changes all manifolds, including but not limited to emergency oxygen, nitrous oxide and nitrogen manifold cylinders
Retrieves, cleans and assembles all respiratory equipment using disinfecting solutions and cleaning agents in accordance with infection control protocols
Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, and primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.)
Lifts a minimum of 35 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 165 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day
Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational competencies
Performs other work as requested by the Director or their designee
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care program
Associate's degree
Comprehensive knowledge of all clinical aspects of Respiratory Care
Minimum of two (2) years recent experience of respiratory care experience in acute care setting. (Recent defined as within the past 6 months)
Minimum of one (1) year travel experience required
NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License
NJ Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification
Preferred
Bachelor's of Science Degree
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits
Company
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
Offering New Jersey’s most comprehensive rehabilitation services, JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is a 94-bed facility located in Edison, NJ, serving residents of the tristate area for more than 40 years.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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