What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist Reg position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Reg
Location: Clara Mass Medical Center
Req#: 0000165320
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Nights
Department name: Respiratory
Job Overview:
The primary function of a Respiratory Therapist is to provide respiratory care to a variety of inpatients and outpatients. The scope of duty includes therapeutic, diagnostic, educational and invasive procedures for adults.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Current NJ Respiratory license
- RRT/CRT (Required).
Preferred:
Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
- CRT
Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):
- 3:00-11:00
- Nights
- Per Diem
- Per Diem Position are: Work a minimum of 3 shifts per month which includes one weekend and One major -New Year, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas- and Two minor -MLK, Good Friday, Memorial, Juneteenth, Labor day-holidays,
Essential Functions:
- Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and, supports life by administering inhalants, and operating mechanical ventilators.
- Therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators. Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage.
- Assisting with breathing exercises; monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes; and directing treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary 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.
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