RRT -Full Time Nights- Respiratory Therapy

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Reg Monmouth Medical Center Department: Respiratory Therapy Status: Full-Time Shift: Night Pay Range: $46.07- $56.23per hour The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. Assesses patients pulmonary status, develops plan of care in collaboration with the physician and nurses and delivers respiratory care to patients. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments and medical errors, etc NJ licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner Certifications in PALS and NRP to be obtained within the first twelve months of employment for all full and part time staff CRT or RRT Certification by NBRC Shift: Night Full Time Contributes to a comprehensive plan of care, which includes the patient and family and is interdisciplinary. Documents intervention in retrievable form that is consistent with plan of care/expected outcomes. Contributes to multidisciplinary teaching record as needed assuring patient/family understanding of prescribed therapy. Assumes responsibility for reduction in length of stay through the timely delivery of appropriate clinical intervention and delegates follow-up respiratory treatments to appropriate members of the care team. CPR (Adult, PALS, NALS) Collaborates daily with Multidisciplinary Team in development and progress of overall plan of Respiratory care for patients as indicated. Collaborates with Multidisciplinary Team establishing requirements for teaching and discharge planning of each patient - assures achievement of desired outcomes. Collaborates with RN and reinforces plan of care daily with patient and family. Initiates an accurate pulmonary history and assessment of patients during initial as well as subsequent therapies. Intubates in emergency/extubates per MD orders. Participates in monitoring patient care outcomes as established by targets/goals or Performance Improvement within services. Participates in quality monitoring process to identify variances that increase length of stay. Provides cardiac monitoring within scope of practice. Serves as preceptor during orientation of Respiratory Therapists new to the unit or central department. At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time Retirement Plans Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Disability and Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Flexible Spending Accounts Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.