Certified Respiratory Therapist

1 month ago

Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States Hackensack Meridian Health Full time
Job Summary:

At Hackensack Meridian Health, we are seeking a highly skilled Certified 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 support to patients with pulmonary 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.
  • Responsible for the acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of data obtained from physiological specimens.
  • 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.
  • Change and maintain ventilators, ventilator circuits, and respiratory equipment in accordance with the Infection Control Policy.
  • 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:

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

  • Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program.
  • Associate's degree.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of all clinical aspects of Respiratory Care.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

  • NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification.
  • NJ Certified Respiratory Therapist.
  • AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

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