Respiratory Therapist Reg

144024 Respiratory Therapist Reg Req #: 0000223754 Category: Respiratory Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Facility: Monmouth Medical Center - Southern Campus Department: Respiratory Care Pay Range: $44.75 - $54.88 per hour Location: 600 River Road, Lakewood, NJ 08701 Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Reg Location: MMC Southern Campus Department Name: Respiratory Care Req #: 0000223754 Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $44.75 - $54.88 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview: The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care as ordered by the physician and documents the required information in the patient record. Qualifications: Required: NJ RRT license BLS through American Heart Association PALS certification Preferred: AA/AS degree   Scheduling Requirements: Full-Time Day shift 36 hours per week Essential Functions: Administers respiratory care as ordered by the physician and documents all required information in the patient record. Assists during emergency bronchoscopy procedures Intubates (if certified) and manually ventilates patients during emergency situations Extubates patients as ordered by physicians Performs and interrupts weaning parameters and simple spirometry (bedside) as ordered Performs arterial puncture, analysis, and reporting of sample results. Interprets results relative to acid-base balance and ventilatory status Performs daily preventive maintenance and quality control for arterial blood analyzers and a co-oximeter. Provides and maintains the patient's airways (including suctioning and securing endotracheal tubes, tracheostomies, and oral pharyngeal airways) Provides appropriate in-service to patients, family, physicians, nurses, and clinical employees as required Responds to “Code Blue” and performs CPR as required Sets up, operates, monitors, and troubleshoots oxygen delivery devices, pulse oximeters, end-tidal C02 monitors, and ventilators. Verifies that physician orders are complete and appropriate and checks for possible contraindications Performs all other duties as assigned   Benefits and Perks:   At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.     Paid Time Off (PTO) 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 Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts through our partners, such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!   Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!   RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.  We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.  As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.     RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.    RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer