Respiratory Therapist Position

3 weeks ago

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States RWJ New Brunswick Full time

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a qualified full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our team in Somerville, NJ. This position involves providing treatment, disease management, control, and care to patients with cardiac and pulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer respiratory care as ordered by physicians and document required information in patient records.
  • Perform arterial puncture analysis and reporting of sample results, interpreting results relative to acid-base balance and ventilatory status.
  • Conduct daily preventative maintenance and quality control for blood gas analyzers and co-oximeter.
  • Set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot oxygen delivery devices, pulse oximeters, end-tidal CO2 monitors, and ventilators.
  • Perform and interpret weaning parameters and simple spirometry (bedside) as ordered.
  • Respond to codes, perform RRT, and CPR as required.
  • Intubate (if certified) and manually ventilate patients during emergency situations.
  • Provide and maintain patient airway (including suctioning and securing endotracheal tubes, tracheostomies, and oral pharyngeal airways).
  • Extubate patients as ordered by physicians.
  • Assist during bronchoscopy procedures.
  • Report pertinent information to oncoming personnel.
  • Provide in-service to patients, family, physicians, nurses, and clinical employees as required.
  • Maintain the department in an orderly and clean condition.
  • Verify that physician orders are complete and appropriate, checking for possible contraindications.
  • Perform medical gas therapy per physician orders or approved protocols.
  • Perform rounds on all assigned patients to deliver appropriate care.
  • Assess and interpret patient status using laboratory and radiology results, vital signs, and other assessments to identify and provide appropriate care.
  • Evaluate therapy orders for completeness, appropriateness, quality, and effectiveness using Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines.
  • Recommend changes in the care plan based on assessments and guidelines.
  • Complete all patient records and documentation according to Department policy, including patient assessment, plan of care, E-MAR, patient education, and performance improvement fields.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the use of oxygen therapy, BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannulas (HFNC) for use in primary assignment area patient populations.
  • Assess effectiveness of therapy and report any adverse reactions or side effects, such as skin irritation.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the use of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation in primary assignment area patient populations.
  • Comply with all Department, Infection Prevention, and Safety policies and procedures.
  • Determine priorities and organize work and time to meet them.
  • Interact tactfully, constructively, and diplomatically with others.
  • Perform emergency airway care procedures and maintain patient ventilation during emergent situations.
  • Complete all mandatory Competencies within specified timeframe.
  • Complete all Net Learning online training within specified timeframe.
  • Attend external and internal educational programs as part of continuing education.
  • Assure appropriateness for continuation or discontinuation of therapy.
  • Consistently meet the attendance guidelines according to RWJBH Policy.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits and Perks:

RWJBarnabas Health offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, providing benefits and resources to support employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Life & Accidental Death Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more

About RWJBarnabas Health:

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team.

We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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