Posted in Other 30+ days ago.
Type: Full Time
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Job ID
2020-87657
Department
O-RESP CARE
Site
Ocean Medical Center
Job Location
US-NJ-Brick
Position Type
Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week
1
Shift
Day
Shift Hours
varied
Weekend Work
Weekends as Needed
On Call Work
No On-Call Required
Holiday Work
As Needed
Overview
How have you impacted someone's life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career, all within New Jersey's premier healthcare system.
Responsibilities
A Day in the life of a Registered Respiratory Therapist at Hackensack Meridian Health include:
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 gases, 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. 10. 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.)
Qualifications
- Must be a Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care program
- A minimum of an Associates degree is required
- Must have Comprehensive knowledge of all clinical aspects of Respiratory Care
- Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist, credentialed by by the National Board of Respiratory Care
- Must be Licensed by the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs
- BLS Certification is required
- 1 year of experience is preferred
- ACLS, NRP, and/or PALS are preferred
- A Bachelors of Science degree is preferred
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
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Meridian Health is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action and will not discriminate in the recruitment or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, veteran status and any other category protected by federal or state law.
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