Respiratory Therapist Reg

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Job Status: Full-Time

Shift: Night

Compensation Range: $46.07 - $56.23 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The stated hourly wage range represents the expected compensation for this role if employed in New Jersey. The final salary offered will be influenced by various factors, including the candidate's educational qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.

Job Overview

The Registered Respiratory Therapist evaluates patients' pulmonary conditions, collaborates with physicians and nursing staff to create care plans, and administers respiratory treatments. This role also involves reporting any safety concerns, such as hazardous conditions or medical errors.

Qualifications

Required:

• New Jersey licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Certifications in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) must be obtained within the first year of employment for all staff members

Preferred:

• Associate's degree (AA/AS)
• Certification as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Scheduling Requirements

• Shift: Night
• Employment Type: Full-Time

Essential Functions

• Follows documentation standards by contributing to a comprehensive, interdisciplinary care plan that includes both the patient and their family. Ensures interventions are documented in a retrievable format consistent with care plans and expected outcomes.
• Takes responsibility for reducing patient length of stay through timely clinical interventions and delegates follow-up respiratory treatments to appropriate team members.
• Administers CPR (Adult, PALS, NALS) as needed.
• Works closely with the Multidisciplinary Team to develop and monitor the overall respiratory care plan for patients.
• Collaborates with the team to establish teaching and discharge planning requirements for each patient, ensuring desired outcomes are met.
• Partners with nursing staff to reinforce the care plan with patients and their families on a daily basis.
• Evaluates treatment orders, confirming their appropriateness, and initiates therapies such as MDI, HFN, CPT, and aerosol treatments.
• Conducts thorough pulmonary histories and assessments during initial and follow-up therapies.
• Performs intubation in emergencies and extubation as per physician orders.
• Manages the transport of patients on ventilators.
• Oversees the care of ventilated patients.
• Engages in monitoring patient care outcomes based on established performance improvement targets.
• Participates in quality monitoring to identify factors that may extend patient length of stay.
• Assists in the orientation of new associates to the service area.
• Executes procedures for processing arterial blood gases (ABGs).
• Provides cardiac monitoring within the scope of practice.
• Responds to critical care situations and performs life support measures.
• Acts as a preceptor for new Respiratory Therapists in the unit or central department.
• Utilizes mentoring skills to enhance the knowledge and clinical skills of team members.
• Operates the Medication Pyxis in accordance with established guidelines.

Benefits and Perks

At our organization, we prioritize our employees' well-being. Our competitive offerings include a wide range of benefits and resources designed to support the physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community well-being of our staff. These benefits encompass:

• Paid Time Off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Retirement savings plans
• Medical and prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Support for student loan planning
• Flexible spending accounts
• Wellness initiatives
• Optional benefits (e.g., pet insurance)

Why Join Us?

We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering a supportive work environment for our team members. Our organization is dedicated to enhancing community health and creating educational and career opportunities. We recognize the evolving needs of residents in New Jersey and strive to improve health outcomes through coordinated care and local initiatives.