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Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Part Time - Day - Toms River, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health, Toms River, NJ, United States


Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Part Time - Day - Toms River, NJ

Job Details
Req #: 0000205727

Category: Respiratory

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Children’s Specialized Hospital

Department: Respiratory Care

Pay Range: $44.75 - $54.88 per hour

Location:

94 Stevens Rd., Toms River, NJ 08755

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

Qualifications

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

Certifications and Licenses Required:

NJ State Respiratory License

AHA BLS Provider Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's of Science degree

Scheduling Requirements

Day Shift

Part Time - 24 hours/week

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

Potential for blood and body fluid splashes and exposures

On feet most of the day; bending, walking, manual dexterity, pushing, pulling

Benefits and Perks

Paid Time Off (PTO)

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

About RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine ... (descriptive corporate content omitted for job scope).

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