Registered Resp. Therapist (RRT)

Position Summary Provides respiratory care services to patients with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system. Under qualified medical direction, performs diagnostic testing, therapeutics, monitoring, and rehabilitation. Participates in the development of patient’s appropriate plans of care in conjunction with physicians and other members of the health care team. Partakes in research projects, preceptor for students and new orientees; conducts patient and family education activities. Experience 1-3 years critical care experience Education Graduate of approved Respiratory Program, Completed 62 semester hours of college credit, Bachelors Degree desirable. Required License / Credentials New Jersey Respiratory Care Practitioner License, Registered Respiratory Therapist credential by the National Board of Respiratory Care; BLS required, ACLS, PALS, Perinatal / Pediatric Specialty desirable. Other Required Skills Strong computer skills i.e.: Windows, Word, Meditech. Contact With Others Contacts with other departments, furnishing or obtaining information or reports, requiring tact and discretion in order to obtain cooperation. Supervision Given None Supervision Received Works under general supervision in performing routine assignments, referring unusual or more difficult situations to immediate supervisor. Compensation The minimum starting rate for this position is $37.82 When determining a team member's base rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of recent relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity). Benefits At Deborah, healthcare is still about caring...for patients and team members. That is why we offer an outstanding benefits package, which includes healthcare coverage for team members in regularly budgeted positions of at least 30 hours per week. The benefits package also includes generous paid time-off, 401K matching contribution, tuition assistance, short and long term disability benefits, life insurance, meal discount, dependent care subsidy, adoption assistance and free parking. Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr