Respiratory Therapist

Company: Saint Peter's Healthcare System
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapy

The Respiratory Therapist will:

• Perform therapeutic procedures and diagnostic tests as appropriate to the ages of the patient's growth and development through the life cycle factors.
• Initiate, maintain, and monitor all lifesaving devices.
• Respond to all emergent patient care.
  
  Requirements:
  
  • Graduate of an AMA-approved one (1) year Program in Respiratory Therapy.
  • Licensed by the State of New Jersey Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
  • Demonstrated competency in all procedures within scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of the patients served; the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patient's needs; a knowledge of growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients.
  • Demonstrated competency in the care and treatment of the following age groups: Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric.
  • BLS Certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association.
  • Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) obtained within 30 days of start date.
    • Registered Respiratory Care Practitioners trained and assigned to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on a regular basis is required to obtain the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
      $10,000 sign on bonus for full-time positions, $5,000 for part-time positions!
      
      Our Benefit's include:
      
      Health Benefits available for full-time and part-time positions.
      
      LEAP: 1,000+ programs and courses to choose from, including certifications and courses to complete a Master's degree. Classes are fully online, with 100% upfront tuition paid directly by Saint Peter's!
      
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      Grade 124

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