Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Part Time - Day - Toms River, NJ

Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Part Time - Day - Toms River, NJ Job Details Req #: 0000205727 Category: Respiratory Status: Part-Time Shift: Day Facility: Children’s Specialized Hospital Department: Respiratory Care Pay Range: $44.75 - $54.88 per hour Location: 94 Stevens Rd., Toms River, NJ 08755 Job Overview As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will evaluate, treat, and care for pediatric patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. Qualifications Graduate of a Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education approved program of Respiratory Care Registered Respiratory Therapist from the National Board of Respiratory Care NJ State Respiratory License AHA BLS Provider Certification Certifications and Licenses Required: NJ State Respiratory License AHA BLS Provider Certification Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's of Science degree Scheduling Requirements Day Shift Part Time - 24 hours/week Essential Functions Must be able to work at any site when needed Demonstrates evidence of use of the Respiratory Therapy within time frames defined by the hospital and departmental policy Recognizes and accurately identifies obvious patient and family health care needs Plans, implements and evaluates plans of care for patients with a variety of problems. Begins to understand and implement pediatric rehabilitative rationales. Implements appropriate and individualized patient and family education within time frames defined by hospital and departmental policies. Begins planning patient and family education Understands the importance of interdisciplinary process. Begins to establish his/her role as a rehab Therapist functioning in a team structure Promotes continuity of respiratory care and interdisciplinary interventions Demonstrates evidence of the ISTAT blood analysis system and follows all policies and procedures relative to the laboratory Recognizes and respects patient/family rights in a culturally and religiously sensitive environment of care Requests guidance from RCP II, RCP III, Clinical Director and other resources when appropriate Consistently appraises clinical performance and learning needs through self-evaluation Exhibits consistent professional behavior and is accountable for actions with regard to professional issues Serves as a role model to Respiratory students and new employees Physical Demands Able to lift and carry equipment and patients greater than 15 pounds Potential for blood and body fluid splashes and exposures On feet most of the day; bending, walking, manual dexterity, pushing, pulling Benefits and Perks Paid Time Off (PTO) Retirement Plans Short & Long Term Disability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more About RWJBarnabas Health RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine ... (descriptive corporate content omitted for job scope). #J-18808-Ljbffr