Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: New Jersey



Job Type: local and travel Contract



Shift: variable shiits



Work Setting: Respiratory Therapy | ICU / Intermediate Care

PAY BREAKDOWN

• Travel: $1,800 $2,000/week
• Local: $46 $48/hour
• Shifts: Morning & Evening

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Current and Valid New Jersey Respiratory Care License Required

• Current NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Certification Required

• Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program Required

• Minimum 1 Year of Recent Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist Experience Required

• Minimum 1 Year of ICU Respiratory Therapy Experience Required

• Previous Ventilator Experience Required

• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification Required

• Current ACLS Certification Required

• Current PALS Certification Required

• Experience With Intubation Assistance, Ventilator Setup, and Ventilator Management Required

Additional Requirements

• Must Be Willing to Float to Adult ICU, Intermediate Care, and Basic Intermediate Care Units

• Provide Respiratory Therapy, Diagnostic Evaluation, Treatment, and Cardiopulmonary Patient Care Under Medical Direction

• Provide and Document Patient and Caregiver Education Based on Identified Needs

• Ability to Adapt Quickly to Changing Patient Conditions and Clinical Priorities

• Strong Teamwork, Accountability, Patient-Focused Care, and Communication Skills Required

Certifications Checklist

• New Jersey Respiratory Care License Required

• NBRC RRT Required

• BLS Required

• ACLS Required

• PALS Required