Reg Respiratory Therapist-Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center-Cardiopulmonary Rehab-Per Diem

Responsibilities Responsible for providing respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities, under supervision of physician. Evaluate prescription, measure arterial blood gases, and check patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment, such as type and duration of therapy, and medication and dosages. Render aerosol medications and treatments to patients for inhalation, and position patients to assist in breathing and prevent lung obstruction. Determine most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications that may be needed, which will be compatible with physician's orders. Set up and operate devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators to support respiration and maintain patient’s oxygen supply. Operate equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment, such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and to administer medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients. Monitor patient’s physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes. Perform chest physiotherapy on patient to remove mucus from their lungs and make it easier for them to breathe and assist patient in performing breathing exercises. Assist in the performance of diagnostic testing by performing pulmonary function tests to be used by physician in diagnosis of case. Observe equipment function and adjust equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy. Consult with physician in event of adverse reactions. Maintain patient’s chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information. Inspect and test respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, and order repairs when needed. Provide patient education and support for patients suffering from chronic lung disease. Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel. May care for premature infants with underdeveloped pulmonary systems, the elderly who have increased susceptibility to pulmonary and cardiac disease, and trauma patients. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education Associate of Science degree from an accredited respiratory therapist program, required. Bachelor's Degree, highly preferred. Relevant Experience 1+ years of Respiratory Care experience. Critical care experience, highly preferred. Previous experience with PFT studies and cardiopulmonary testing, highly preferred. Current or past experience with EPIC charting, highly preferred. License/Certification Active license for Respiratory Therapy in New Jersey, required. Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), required within one (1) year of employment. Basic Life Support certification required. Advanced Life Support expected to have or obtain with 12 months of hire. Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr