Category: Respiratory Therapy
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Night
Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp
Department: Respiratory Care
Salary: $44.75 - $54.88 per hour
Location: Toms River 94 Stevens (TR94), 94 Stevens Rd., Toms River, NJ 08755
Job Title:Respiratory Therapist Reg
Location:Toms River 94 Stevens (TR94)
Department Name:Respiratory Care
Req #:0000205192
Status:Hourly
Shift:Night
Salary Range: $44.75 - $54.88, Hourly
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly range for this position if hired to work,
The Compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience,
Job Summary
Evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders,
Essential Job Functions
Must be able to work at any site when needed,
Demonstrates evidence of use of the Respiratory Therapy within time frames defined by the hospital and departmental policy,
Recognizes and accurately identifies obvious patient and family health care needs,
Plans, implements and evaluates plans of care for patients with a variety of problems,
Begins to understand and implement pediatric rehabilitative rationales,
Implements appropriate and individualized patient and family education within time frames defined by hospital and departmental policies,
Begins planning patient and family education,
Understands the importance of interdisciplinary process,
Begins to establish role as a rehab Therapist functioning in a team structure,
Promotes continuity of respiratory care and interdisciplinary interventions,
Demonstrates evidence of the ISTAT blood analysis system and follows all policies and procedures relative to the laboratory,
Recognizes and respects patient family rights in a culturally and religiously sensitive environment of care,
Requests guidance from RCP II, RCP III, Clinical Director and other resources when appropriate,
Consistently appraises clinical performance and learning needs through self evaluation,
Exhibits consistent professional behavior and is accountable for actions with regard to professional issues,
Serves as a role model to Respiratory students and new employees,
Formal Education and Job Related Experience
Bachelors of Science degree preferred,
Must be a graduate of a Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education approved program of respiratory care, and a registered respiratory therapist from the National Board of Respiratory Care,
Less than two years of experience is appropriate at this level,
Certification
American Heart Association BLS Provider Certification required,
Registered Respiratory Therapist, RRT preferred
If hired with RCP must achieve RRT within six months,
License
NJ State License required,
Physical Demands
Able to lift and carry equipment and patients greater than 15 pounds or greater,
Potential for blood and body fluid splashes and exposures,
On feet most of the day bending, walking, manual dexterity, pushing, pulling,
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