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Hackensack Meridian Health · 16 hours ago

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Nights - Shore Care (HMH's Internal Staffing Agency)

Tinton Falls, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$43.65/hr - $43.65/hr

2+ years exp

Hackensack Meridian Health is dedicated to improving patient care and fostering a collaborative work environment. The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing and administering respiratory care therapy and supportive equipment across multiple locations, assisting in the diagnosis and management of patients with pulmonary disorders.

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Responsibilities

Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of all patients with pulmonary disorders in both critical and non-critical areas pursuant to a prescription of a licensed physician

Performs cardiopulmonary evaluation, monitoring, respiratory therapy treatment techniques, respiratory procedures and patients and family education

Responsible for the acquisition, analysis and interpretation of data obtained from physiological specimens, performing diagnostic tests, studies and research of the cardiopulmonary system and neurophysiological studies related to respiratory care

Administers and/or monitors medical gasses, mechanical ventilation support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pharmacologic agents related to respiratory care procedures, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation related and limited to respiratory care

Utilizes the application of scientific principles for the identification, prevention, remediation, research, and rehabilitation of acute or chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction

Administers therapeutic Respiratory Care procedures and sets up related Respiratory Care equipment as prescribed by the physician

Records all pertinent information of provided therapeutic procedures and patient response in the electronic medical record system, EPIC

Sets up, verifies proper function, operates and monitors all invasive and non-invasive respiratory equipment on patients in need of respiratory assistance

Participates in the management of patients on life support systems by recommending and performing appropriate changes based on blood gas results and weaning studies

Responds to and participates in all emergency and trauma codes

Oversees the clinical performance of Certified Respiratory Care Technicians to assure clinical compliance to department policies and procedures

Changes and maintains ventilators, ventilator circuits in accordance with the Infection Control Policy of the Department Policy and Procedure Manual

Runs quality controls on blood gas analyzers

Monitors and changes all manifolds, including but not limited to emergency oxygen, nitrous oxide and nitrogen manifold cylinders

Retrieves, cleans and assembles all respiratory equipment using disinfecting solutions and cleaning agents in accordance with infection control protocols

Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, and primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.)

Lifts a minimum of 35 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 165 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day

Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational competencies

Performs other work as requested by the Director or their designee

Qualification

Respiratory CareNJ Respiratory Care LicenseRegistered Respiratory Therapist CertificateAHA Basic Life SupportAcute Care ExperiencePatient EducationCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving