RRT - Respiratory Therapy - Full Time - Nights

Respiratory Therapist Reg

Category: Respiratory
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Night
Facility: Jersey City Medical Center
Department: Respiratory Therapy
Pay Range: $40.80 - $54.38 per hour
Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Reg
Location: Jersey City Medical Center
Department: Respiratory Therapy
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Night
Pay Range: $ 41.05-$52.68 per hour
The above reflects the anticipated per hour wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The Respiratory Therapist will provide respiratory care services to patients in all areas of the hospital. The Respiratory Therapist will also maintain and monitor mechanical ventilation, provide emergency airway management as ordered and perform arterial/capillary pH blood gas sampling and analysis.
Graduate of a National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) School for Respiratory care
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care as described in the scope of services for Respiratory Care Practitioner
Good communication skills to work collaboratively with patients, visitors and Medical team
Computer skill EPIC EMR
Two to three years of Adult critical care, neonatal/pediatric experience preferred.

Registered (RRT) or Registry Eligible (CRT) Respiratory Therapist as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Active New Jersey State License to practice Respiratory Therapy
Alternating Weekends

• One Major Summer Holiday and One Major Winter Holiday required
• Full Time

The Respiratory Therapist will evaluate and recommend changes in therapy according to the policy and procedure and will consult with Physician and nurses to achieve best practice for maximum therapeutic benefit for patients.
The position acts as a clinical resource person to nursing staff and ancillary personnel to provide appropriate care within guidelines of established standards of care.
Performs other duties assigned by manger and supervisor for the timely operation of the department.
Pay Range: $ 41.05 - $ 52.68 per hour
The above reflects the anticipated per hour wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
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Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
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