(RRT) Respiratory Therapist (Full-Time/Night) Washington Township
Gloucester County, New Jersey
Employer: Jefferson Health
Industry: Hourly Paid
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
The Registered Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory therapy procedures to examine, diagnose, and treat patients with
respiratory and pulmonary disorders. The Respiratory Therapist assesses patient condition and consults with physicians to
determine appropriate treatment plans, and monitors patient progress following procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of
treatment. The Respiratory Therapist also documents all patient care activities and ensures they comply with the appropriate
quality of care standards and regulations of the department.
Responsibilities:
1. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
2. Administers physician prescribed respiratory therapy, including oxygen, respiratory medication, PFTs, ABGs, and all mechanical
ventilation.
3. Performs evaluation procedures, both invasive and non-invasive, to determine respiratory care needs, and makes appropriate
recommendations based upon department protocols ultimately improving patient outcomes and facilitating patient discharge.
4. Monitors patients requiring mechanical ventilation including clinical assessment, routine rounds, troubleshooting, weaning,
airway care, and diagnostic testing to ensure the safety and appropriate care of patients.
5. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood and breath specimens for diagnosis. Measures the patients lung capacity to determine if
there are any impairments.
6. Offers diagnostic results and treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient.
7. Communicates with other health care team members to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
8. Assures smooth operation of the PFT and ABG laboratory, or other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Proficiencies):
Required Experience, Education, Certification(s), License(s):
Preferred Experience, Education, Degree, Certification(s), License(s):
Conditions of Employment
Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson's clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.
Closing Statement
Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.
Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.
Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet®-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.
Jefferson's mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.
As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.
Par Reference Code
105369
The Registered Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory therapy procedures to examine, diagnose, and treat patients with
respiratory and pulmonary disorders. The Respiratory Therapist assesses patient condition and consults with physicians to
determine appropriate treatment plans, and monitors patient progress following procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of
treatment. The Respiratory Therapist also documents all patient care activities and ensures they comply with the appropriate
quality of care standards and regulations of the department.
Responsibilities:
1. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
2. Administers physician prescribed respiratory therapy, including oxygen, respiratory medication, PFTs, ABGs, and all mechanical
ventilation.
3. Performs evaluation procedures, both invasive and non-invasive, to determine respiratory care needs, and makes appropriate
recommendations based upon department protocols ultimately improving patient outcomes and facilitating patient discharge.
4. Monitors patients requiring mechanical ventilation including clinical assessment, routine rounds, troubleshooting, weaning,
airway care, and diagnostic testing to ensure the safety and appropriate care of patients.
5. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood and breath specimens for diagnosis. Measures the patients lung capacity to determine if
there are any impairments.
6. Offers diagnostic results and treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient.
7. Communicates with other health care team members to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
8. Assures smooth operation of the PFT and ABG laboratory, or other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Proficiencies):
- Professional competency in the science of Respiratory Care commensurate with the NBRC credential.
Required Experience, Education, Certification(s), License(s):
- Graduate of a AMA approved School of Respiratory Care.
- Licensed by the State Board of Medicine or State Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
- Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support/BLS.
- Associate's/2-year degree required.
- Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (if Certified or not registered by the NBRC, must obtain NBRC registration within 2 years of hire).
Preferred Experience, Education, Degree, Certification(s), License(s):
- ACLS and/or NALS preferred.
- Prior experience preferred.
Conditions of Employment
Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson's clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.
Closing Statement
Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.
Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.
Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet®-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.
Jefferson's mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.
- OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
- OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
- OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing
As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.
Par Reference Code
105369
Created: 2024-06-20
Reference: 9300749
Country: United States
State: New Jersey
City: Gloucester County
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