Respiratory Therapist (Rgstrd)

Respiratory Therapist (Registered)

The Respiratory Therapist is a member of the interdisciplinary team working in collaboration with the Physician. The Respiratory Therapist utilizes the care process consistent with their license and certification including initiation of interventions within individual scope of practice. The Respiratory Therapist is responsible to oversee any necessary coordination of the interdisciplinary plan of care and provides for its consistency with the medical treatment plan. The patient care process includes:

• Assessment - an orderly process consisting of the identification, gathering and organization of subjective and objective data pertaining to the patient/family/significant other.
• Planning - an organized step in the process that consists of the identification of actual or potential problems and desired outcomes (goals) that result in a documented plan of care.
• Intervention - the specific interventions or orders that are implemented consistent with the plan of care and medical treatment plan.
• Evaluation - a step in the process that involves determining the effectiveness of the interventions in achieving the plan of care and determining the conclusions concerning the achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes.

The Respiratory Therapist actively supports performance improvement initiatives. By participating in educational activities, the Respiratory Therapist assumes responsibility for continued professional and personal growth.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• License/Certification: Licensed by the State of New Jersey. Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Current American Heart Association BLS required upon hire or transfer; Position requires certification upon hire or transfer in one of the certifications listed: ACLS, PALS, NRP. NRP preferred for staff assigned to the NICU.
• Experience: Prior experience preferred but not required. Pool candidates do require 3 years critical care experience. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

Performance Expectations:

Demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.