RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST at Cooper University Health Care summary: The Respiratory Therapist assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates respiratory care tailored to patients’ age and specific needs, ensuring optimal outcomes and timely discharge. They collaborate with healthcare teams to create individualized treatment and exercise plans following clinical guidelines, while documenting patient progress accurately. Candidates must hold an accredited respiratory therapy certification, relevant licenses, and demonstrate clinical experience in respiratory care. About us Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; three urgent care facilities; nearly 30 primary care and specialty care offices in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development. #LI-CU1 Experience Required Consistently demonstrates the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory care of all patients based on patients’ specific age group. Anticipates patient needs and consistently addresses patient concerns. Evaluates and reassesses interventions over time to assure best outcomes for the patients Plans and implements non-standardized interventions, specifically individual exercise programs in accordance with AACVPR/AHA guidelines and physician recommendations Plans for the patient discharge by working with the health care team to ensure timely discharge Augments initial respiratory assessment data including biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self care, discharge planning factors with experimental knowledge to refine individualized treatment plan.*Consistently documents patient evaluation, departmental data, goals, patient notes, individual treatment plan, outcomes, and patient exercise sessions in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy Obtains compiles, interprets and incorporates patient data into monthly individualized treatment plan for the patient which reflects full range of needs, including physical/functional, vocation, nutritional, psychosocial, and emotional and education needs Performs rapid observational assessment to determine changing priorities. Monitors patients, reports inappropriate responses. Terminates exercise as needed. Updates staff/physicians using SBAR Recognizes and utilizes the knowledge and expertise of colleagues, Identifies available resources for patients and initiates referrals as appropriate Education Requirements Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program License/Certification Requirements Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program A current NJ license. BLS and ACLS certification required Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Special Requirements At least two years of clinical respiratory therapy experience Ability to logically and independently plan and organize work assignments Keywords: respiratory therapist, respiratory care, patient assessment, clinical respiratory therapy, treatment planning, acute care, registered respiratory therapist, NBRC, BLS certification, ACLS certification