Respiratory Therapist

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Hackensack Meridian Health. As a key member of our respiratory care team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and support to patients with respiratory disorders.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders in both critical and non-critical areas.
• Perform cardiopulmonary evaluation, monitoring, respiratory therapy treatment techniques, and respiratory procedures.
• Administer and/or monitor medical gases, mechanical ventilation support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, and pharmacologic agents related to respiratory care procedures.
• Utilize scientific principles for the identification, prevention, remediation, research, and rehabilitation of acute or chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
• Administer therapeutic respiratory care procedures and set up related respiratory care equipment as prescribed by the physician.
• Record all pertinent information of provided therapeutic procedures and patient response in the electronic medical record system.
• Set up, verify proper function, operate, and monitor all invasive and non-invasive respiratory equipment on patients in need of respiratory assistance.
• Participate in the management of patients on life support systems by recommending and performing appropriate changes based on blood gas results and weaning studies.
• Respond to and participate in all emergency and trauma codes.
• Oversee the clinical performance of Certified Respiratory Care Technicians to assure clinical compliance to department policies and procedures.
• Change and maintain ventilators, ventilator circuits in accordance with the Infection Control Policy of the Department Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Run quality controls on blood gas analyzers.
• Monitor and change all manifolds, including but not limited to emergency oxygen, nitrous oxide, and nitrogen manifold cylinders.
• Retrieve, clean, and assemble all respiratory equipment using disinfecting solutions and cleaning agents in accordance with infection control protocols.
• Identify the needs of the patient population served and modify and deliver care that is specific to those needs.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program.
• Associate degree.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all clinical aspects of Respiratory Care.
• NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• NJ Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification.

About Hackensack Meridian Health:

We are a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and support to our community. Our team members are the heart of what makes us better, and we are committed to helping our patients live better, healthier lives.