Respiratory Care Practitioner

RWJBarnabas Health • Newark, NJ, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 6h ago

Respiratory Care Practitioner
Req #: 0000168556

Category: Respiratory Therapy

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Night

Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Department: Respiratory

Location:

Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr,
201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027

Job Title: Respiratory Care Practitioner

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Req#: 0000168556

Status: Full-time

Shift: Night

Department name: Respiratory

Job Overview:

The primary function of a Respiratory Care Practitioner (Registered Respiratory Therapist) is to provide respiratory care to a variety of inpatients and outpatients. The scope of duty includes therapeutic, diagnostic, educational and invasive procedures for adult, pediatric and infant NBI/CHoNJ patients.

Qualifications:

Required:

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Current NJ Respiratory license
RRT/CRT (Required).

Preferred:

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

Night
Full-Time

Essential Functions:

Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and, supports life by administering inhalants, and operating mechanical ventilators.
Therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators. Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage.
Assisting with breathing exercises; monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes; and directing treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports 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)
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care 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.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. 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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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