Registered Respiratory Therapist (Rrt)

JOB TITLE : Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

DURATION : 13–Week Contact with Possible Extension

LOCATION : Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

SHIFT : 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM 3X12

Pay Rate : $55 – $70 Per Hour

Job Descriptions:

Summary:

The Registered Respiratory Therapist under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Services, Technical Supervisor, Shift Supervisors, provides and administers all aspects of Respiratory Care Therapy and supportive equipment as stated in the Department Policy and Procedure Manual.

Essential Generic Job Functions (List in order of importance):

1. Providing respiratory therapy under medical direction, in the education, treatment, management, & diagnostic evaluation and care of patients in the hospital with deficiencies of the cardiopulmonary system.

2. Performing Intubation assistance as well as Ventilator set-up & management.

3. Gathering all information necessary to properly evaluate the patient’s needs, including patient-specific disease education as well as testing and consultations with other health care professionals, as appropriate.

4. Developing a rapport and mutual respect with the patient/caregiver, as well as team members, to foster an optimum environment in support of goal achievement.

5. Provides and documents education to patients/caregivers based upon identified needs in an understandable manner.

6. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

7. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

8. Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes, and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day. Contacts: Regular contact with medical personnel and visitors.

Skills:

1. The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.

Education Required:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy.

Licenses and Certifications:

1. Current and valid New Jersey Respiratory Care license and Registered Respiratory Therapist required

2. BLS-AHA required

Schedule Notes:

7:00 PM-7:30 AM 3X12: every other weekend • Holiday Requirement: 3 of 6 • On-Call Requirement: No • Float Requirement: No Required = ACLS & BLS

“We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.”

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $55.00 - $70.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Shift:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification from AHA (Required)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (Required)
• ACLS Certification from AHA (Required)
• New Jersey Respiratory Care license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Perth Amboy, NJ 08861: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person