(RRT) Respiratory Therapist (Per Diem) Washington Township
Gloucester County, New Jersey
Employer: Jefferson Health
Industry: Temporary Help/JeffTemps
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
About Jefferson
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
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
About Jefferson
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Created: 2024-08-27
Reference: 9306109
Country: United States
State: New Jersey
City: Gloucester County
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