Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Description\n Prime Staffing is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Hackensack, New Jersey.Job Description & Requirements\n \n Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist\n Discipline: Allied Health Professional\n Start Date: ASAP\n Duration: 11 weeks\n 36 hours per week\n Shift: 12 hours\n Employment Type: Travel\n \n ID: 64312227 Shift: Day Mostly day shift. Must be willing to work night if needed.36 or 40 hours/week. It can be two 8 Description: Job Summary:The Registered Respiratory Therapist under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Services, Technical Supervisor, Shift Supervisors, provides and administers all aspects of Respiratory Care Therapy and supportive equipment as stated in the Department Policy and Procedure Manual.Essential Generic Job Functions (List in order of importance):-Providing respiratory therapy under medical direction, in the education, treatment, management, & diagnostic evaluation and care of patients in the hospital with deficiencies of the cardiopulmonary system.-Performing Intubation assistance as well as Ventilator set-up & management.-Gathering all information necessary to properly evaluate the patient s needs, including patient specific disease education as well as testing and consultations with other health care professionals, as appropriate.-Developing a rapport and mutual respect with the patient/caregiver, as well as team members, to foster an optimum environment in support of goal achievement.-Provides and documents education to patients/caregivers based upon identified needs in an understandable manner.-Other duties and/or projects as assigned.-Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.-Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day.-Contacts: Regular contact with medical personnel and its visitors. Mostly day shift. Must be willing to work night if needed.36 or 40 hours/week. It can be two 8-hour shifts and two 12-hour shifts, or three 12-hour shifts.Weekend coverage needed. Holiday coverage as needed. No on-call.Must have 2-3 years experience including long term ventilator patients. Schedule Notes:Mostly day shift. Must be willing to work night if needed.36 or 40 hours/week. It can be two 8-hour shifts and two 12-hour shifts, or three 12-hour shifts.Weekend coverage needed. Holiday coverage as needed. No on-call.Must have 2-3 years experience including long term ventilator patients.Skills: Required Skills & Experience:-The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.Preferred Skills & Experience:-N/A null Required Skills: [ "VENTILATORS", "RRT"]Education: Required Education:-High school diploma or equivalent.-Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy.Preferred Education:-N/ARequired Certifications & Licensure:-BLS - AHA.-ACLS.-PALS.-Current and valid New Jersey Respiratory Care license. -Current and valid NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certificationPreferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/A nullJob Category: Clinical-Allied Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks:76\n Prime Staffing Job ID #37677854. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Allied / Tech:Respiratory Therapist,07:00:00-19:00:00About Prime Staffing\n \n At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.\n We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.\n \n \n \n