Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), FT Nights

St. Francis Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health, has an excellent opportunity for a Respiratory Therapist to join our team.

Our colleagues are key to our ability to fulfill our mission here at St. Francis and we could not be more proud of our "Healthcare Heroes"!!

Job Summary:

Under medical direction, Respiratory Therapists assist patients of all ages who suffer from pulmonary (breathing) disorders. In addition to analyzing and performing diagnostic testing, respiratory therapists perform relevant exams and control patient’s blood-oxygen levels, as well as set up and utilize cardiopulmonary equipment and machines needed to assist or monitor the patients breathing.

Top Reasons to Work at St. Francis Medical Center:

• Amazing health benefits package
• Generous matching 403(b) retirement plan
• Career growth and advancement potential (including tuition reimbursement!)
• Supportive team atmosphere
• Alignment to a mission that is so important - if we have learned anything about 2020, it is that hospital employees are truly local heroes!

What your day will look like:

• Full-Time, Night Shift

You will be responsible for:

• Performs routine respiratory care procedures including oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and chest physical therapy as ordered by the physician
• Performs critical care procedures including initiation and maintenance of mechanical ventilation as circumstances demand.
• Assist in the transport of ventilated patients for diagnostic testing.
• Performs checks on patients receiving mechanical ventilation Q 4 hours and as needed
• Follows emergency respiratory care procedures including Code Blue, Rapid Response, trauma codes, manual resuscitation, assisting with endotracheal intubation, STAT ordered therapies in a timely manner when such events occur
• Maintains and Improves clinical competence, practices universal precautions, maintaining and cleaning of equipment.
• Ensures that Ventilators and Bipap units are returned to the department when discontinued unless specifically requested by the patient’s nurse
• Utilizes appropriate care in the use and transport of all hospital equipment at all times

Qualifications:

• Education/Licensure:

• Registration by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC )
• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapist Program
• Must possess a current NJ state Respiratory Care License
• Current BLS certification or acquired within three months

• Experience:

• Experience in a hospital setting preferred but not required

Are you ready to step up your potential and write your story with us? Apply today!

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