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Respiratory Therapist

2 months ago

Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States Hackensack Meridian Health Full time
Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist

At Hackensack Meridian Health, we are seeking a highly skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team. As a key member of our respiratory care team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.

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.
  • Responsible for the acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of data obtained from physiological specimens, performing diagnostic tests, studies, and research related to respiratory care.
  • Administer and/or monitor medical gases, mechanical ventilation support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pharmacologic agents related to respiratory care procedures, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation related to respiratory care.
  • Utilize the application of 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.
  • Lift a minimum of 35 lbs., push and pull a minimum of 165 lbs., and stand a minimum of 6 hours a day.
  • Adhere to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational competencies.
  • Perform other work as requested by the Director or his/her designee.
Qualifications:
  • Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program.
  • Associate degree.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of all clinical aspects of Respiratory Care.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates. If you are a motivated and compassionate individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.