Respiratory Therapist

1 week ago

Hackensack, New Jersey, United States Hackensack Meridian Health Full time
About the Role

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care and contributing to our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Responsibilities
  • Assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders in both critical and non-critical areas, working closely with licensed physicians to develop and implement effective care plans.
  • Perform cardiopulmonary evaluation, monitoring, respiratory therapy treatment techniques, and respiratory procedures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • 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 scientific principles to identify, prevent, remediate, research, and rehabilitate acute or chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
  • Administer therapeutic respiratory care procedures and set up related respiratory care equipment as prescribed by physicians.
  • 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.
  • Change and maintain ventilators, ventilator circuits, and respiratory equipment in accordance with infection control policies.
  • Run quality controls on blood gas analyzers.
  • Monitor and change all manifolds, including 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's degree.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of all clinical aspects of Respiratory Care.
  • NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
  • NJ Certified Respiratory Therapist.
  • AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification.

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