Respiratory Therapist Reg

146603 Respiratory Therapist Reg Req #: 0000240790 Category: Respiratory Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Facility: Community Medical Center Department: Respiratory Care Pay Range: $44.75 - $54.88 per hour Location: 99 Highway 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755 Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Reg Location: CMC Support Department Name: Respiratory Care Req #: 0000240790 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 assesses a patient's pulmonary status, develops a plan of care in collaboration with the physician and nurses and delivers respiratory care to patients.   Qualifications: Required: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program NJ RRT license BLS through American Heart Association ACLS Certification Preferred: AA/AS degree   Scheduling Requirements: Day Shift Full-Time 36 hours per week   Essential Functions: Administers respiratory care as ordered by the physician and documents all required information in 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 co-oximeter Provides and maintains patient 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 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! RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer