Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Full Time - Night - Mountainside, NJ

Job Overview:

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will evaluate, treat, and care for pediatric patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of a Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education approved program of Respiratory Care
• Registered Respiratory Therapist from the National Board of Respiratory Care
• NJ State Respiratory License
• AHA BLS Provider Certification

Preferred:

• Bachelors of Science degree

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• NJ State Respiratory License
• AHA BLS Provider Certification

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time – 36 hours/week
• Night Shift

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to work at any site when needed
• Demonstrates evidence of use of the Respiratory Therapy within time frames defined by the hospital and departmental policy
• Recognizes and accurately identifies obvious patient and family health care needs
• Plans, implements and evaluates plans of care for patients with a variety of problems. Begins to understand and implement pediatric rehabilitative rationales.
• Implements appropriate and individualized patient and family education within time frames defined by hospital and departmental policies. Begins planning patient and family education
• Understands the importance of interdisciplinary process. Begins to establish his|her role as a rehab Therapist functioning in a team structure
• Promotes continuity of respiratory care and interdisciplinary interventions
• Demonstrates evidence of the ISTAT blood analysis system and follows all policies and procedures relative to the laboratory
• Recognizes and respects patient|family rights in a culturally and religiously sensitive environment of care
• Requests guidance from RCP II, RCP III, Clinical Director and other resources when appropriate
• Consistently appraises clinical performance and learning needs through self-evaluation.
• Exhibits consistent professional behavior and is accountable for actions with regard to professional issues
• Serves as a role model to Respiratory students and new employees

Physical Demands:

• Able to lift and carry equipment and patients greater than 15 pounds or greater
• Potential for blood and body fluid splashes and exposures
• On feet most of the day; bending, walking, manual dexterity, pushing, pulling

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at anytime with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our 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)