Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem/PRN Job ID 351014 Experience (Years) 1 Category Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapist Street Address 92 Brick Road Overview

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Location: 92 Brick Road, Marlton, NJ 08053
Schedule: Per Diem/PRN, 7am - 3:30pm
Compensation: $48/hr + Shift Differential

 

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. 

 

Why Join Us:

Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan (Part-Time or Per Diem, are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year)Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication, which could lead to potential full-time opportunitiesYour Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care Responsibilities

Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures as outlined by the State Department of Health and under the scope of respiratory care services. Transcribes and implements physician orders in a competent and timely manner. Uses basic/advanced oxygen assessment skills and patient information to maintain awareness and coordinate patient care needs.

 

Performs advanced life support procedures, including tracheal intubation, using independent judgment in coordinating patients' respiratory care plans and needs with the physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff.Confers with physicians to formulate and coordinate alternative forms of therapy according to patient need.Initiates patient-ventilator weaning procedures under the direction of the physician.Performs basic trach care including but not limited to routine and emergent trach tube changes.Monitors patient's respiratory status using competent bedside assessment skills and maintains awareness of patient pH/electrolyte balance, ABG values, renal, neurological, and orthopedic functions as applicable to the delivery of respiratory care. Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Must possess "Active" credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalentBLS certification requiredCurrent state Licensure requiredACLS required upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

1 year of related experience preferred Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans