Registered Respiratory Therapist - integrated resources : Job Details

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist Location: Holmdel- 07733 / Morristown, NJ - 07960 Initial Duration - 3 months (High possibilities of Extension)Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM Every other weekend required. Note: CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) accepted in Morristown Pay Range: Local Pay: $55 - $57/hr. on w2Note:

• You can refer your friends or colleagues for this role or any other RN role, we do offer a referral bonus of $750.
• Stipend is also provided to the candidate living more than 50 miles from the facility
• Other locations available in NJ.
• Local/Travel Contracts available in multiple departments in all states.

Job Summary:

• 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.
• Performing Intubation assistance as well as Ventilator setup & management.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provides and documents education to patients/caregivers based upon identified needs in an understandable manner.
• Contacts: Regular contact with medical personnel and its visitors.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs
• Previous experience with ventilators required.

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• BLS AHA.
• ACLS.
• PALS.
• Current and valid New Jersey Respiratory Care license and Registered Respiratory Therapist is required.