Respiratory Therapist Reg

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Req#:

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $41.05 - $52.68 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The stated hourly wage range represents the expected compensation for this role if employed in New Jersey. The final salary offered to the selected candidate will be influenced by various factors, including their educational qualifications, skills, and professional experience.

Job Overview

The Registered Respiratory Therapist will deliver respiratory care services across all hospital departments. Responsibilities include maintaining and monitoring mechanical ventilation, providing emergency airway management as directed, and conducting arterial/capillary blood gas sampling and analysis.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduation from a National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) accredited program.
• Possession of the necessary knowledge and skills to deliver patient care as outlined in the Respiratory Care Practitioner scope of services.
• Ability to accurately follow instructions, organize tasks, and complete assigned work.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with patients, visitors, and the medical team.
• Proficiency in EPIC EMR software.

Preferred:

• Two to three years of experience in adult critical care and neonatal/pediatric settings is preferred.

Certifications and Licenses Required

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Registry Eligible (CRT) as recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Active New Jersey State License to practice Respiratory Therapy.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Scheduling Requirements

• 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM shifts.
• Alternating weekends.
• Availability for one major summer holiday and one major winter holiday is required.
• This is a full-time position.

Essential Functions

• The Respiratory Therapist will assess and suggest modifications to therapy in accordance with established policies and procedures, collaborating with physicians and nursing staff to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes for patients.
• This role serves as a clinical resource for nursing staff and other personnel, ensuring appropriate care is delivered within established standards.
• Additional duties may be assigned by the manager or supervisor to ensure the department operates efficiently.

Choosing Our Organization!

We are committed to being a leading healthcare provider, delivering patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine with compassion and equity. Our goal is to create and maintain healthier communities, one individual and one community at a time. As New Jersey's foremost academic health system, we implement innovative strategies in patient care, education, and research to address both clinical and social health determinants.

Our organization strives to make a significant impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. By enhancing the health of residents and creating educational and career opportunities, we aim to meet the evolving needs of the community, whether through improved coordination of care for complex health issues or through local health programs and educational initiatives.