Respiratory Therapist Registered (Per Diem Night), Lakewood, NJ Req #: 0000171422
Category: Respiratory Therapy
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Night
Facility: Monmouth Medical Center - Southern Campus
Department: Respiratory Care
Location: MMC Southern Campus, 600 River Road, Lakewood, NJ 08701

Job Overview:

The Respiratory Therapist assesses a patient's pulmonary status, develops a plan of care in collaboration with the physician and nurses and delivers respiratory care to patients.

Qualifications:

Required:

NJ RRT licenseBLS through American Heart AssociationPALS certification

Preferred:

AA/AS degree

Scheduling Requirements:

Night ShiftPer Diem Scheduling

Essential Functions:

Administers respiratory care as ordered by the physician and documents all required information in the patient recordAssists during emergency bronchoscopy proceduresIntubates (if certified) and manually ventilates patients during emergency situationsExtubates patients as ordered by physiciansPerforms and interrupts weaning parameters and simple spirometry (bedside) as orderedPerforms arterial puncture, analysis, and reporting of sample results. Interprets results relative to acid-base balance and ventilatory statusPerforms daily preventive maintenance and quality control for arterial blood analyzers and co-oximeterProvides and maintains patient airways (including suctioning and securing endotracheal tubes, tracheostomies, and oral pharyngeal airways)Provides appropriate in-service to patients, family, physicians, nurses, and clinical employees as requiredResponds to Code Blue and performs CPR as requiredSets up, operates, monitors, and troubleshoots oxygen delivery devices, pulse oximeters, end-tidal C02 monitors, and ventilatorsVerifies that physician orders are complete and appropriate and checks for possible contraindicationsPerforms all other duties as assigned

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts through our partners, such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer