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Respiratory Therapist- Full Time Night shift

St. Joseph's Health

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Quick overview

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to stabilize and remedy patient respiratory problems under physician orders. Responsibilities include operating therapeutic gas equipment, administering medical gases, and recording therapy data.

Requirements summary

The job requires the ability to operate various respiratory care equipment and perform diagnostic tests. Experience with adult ventilator weaning and MDI protocols is also involved.

Data RecordingTeam CollaborationPatient CareCompassionate CareDiagnostic TestingRespiratory CareOxygen Equipment OperationRelationship Based CareMedical Gases AdministrationPatient Chart ManagementVentilator Weaning ProtocolABG AnalysisTherapeutic Gas EquipmentMDI ProtocolAerosolized DrugsEquipment Functionality Checking

Job description

Under general supervision and according to established procedure specific to age and upon order of a physician provides respiratory care designed to stabilize, prevent or remedy patient respiratory problems.
In doing so, arranges and operates a variety of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment in order to safely administer prescribed doses of medical gases and aerosolized drugs to patients.
Checks equipment regularly for proper functioning and records data obtained during therapy and diagnostic testing in patient charts.
Draws, analyzes, and reports ABGs to physicians and nurses.
Involved with adult ventilator weaning protocol and MDI protocol.
Participates in embracing excellence and relationship based care.

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”. Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week) Competitive salary
Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans 403b retirement plan options with company match*
Health & Wellness
Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness PTO, and paid holidays Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program LTD : Long Term Disability Life Insurance Options Onsite Day care Program *Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week. **403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week. Pay transparency: St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

Respiratory Therapist- Full Time Night shift

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