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Respiratory Therapist

4 weeks ago

Red Bank, New Jersey, United States Hackensack Meridian Health Full time
Job Summary:

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist at Hackensack Meridian Health, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality respiratory care to our patients. Under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Services, Technical Supervisor, Shift Supervisors, you will be responsible for administering all aspects of Respiratory Care Therapy and supportive equipment as stated in the Department Policy and Procedure Manual.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders in both critical and non-critical areas pursuant to a prescription of a licensed physician.
  • Perform cardiopulmonary evaluation, monitoring, respiratory therapy treatment techniques, respiratory procedures, and patient education.
  • Responsible for the acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of data obtained from physiological specimens, performing diagnostic tests, studies, and research of the cardiopulmonary system and neurophysiological studies 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 and limited 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, EPIC.
  • 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 (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing, and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, and primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
  • 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.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

  • NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
  • NJ Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate.
  • AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

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