Respiratory Care Practitioner - RWJBarnabas Health : Job Details

Respiratory Care Practitioner Req #: 000####### Category: Respiratory Therapy Status: Full-Time Shift: Night Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Department: Respiratory Pay Range: $45.65 - $55.97 per hourLocation: 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027

Job Title: Respiratory Care Practitioner

Location: Newark Beth Israel Med Ctr

Department: Respiratory

Req#: 000#######

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $45.65 - $55.97 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Lead

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Req#: 000#######

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Nights

Department name: Respiratory Therapy

Job Overview:

The Lead/Charge Therapist is responsible for assigning staff to various care areas, for addressing clinical and operational situations as they arise, and for maintaining Department performance standards, reporting performance and behavioral issues. The Lead/Charge RCP is a liaison to the Nursing Department and Medical staff and a resource to the Respiratory staff members. The Charge RCP delivers clinical patient care, as needed, during the course of their normal responsibilities

Qualifications:

Required:

• NJ Respiratory License
• 3 years clinical experience

Preferred:

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):

• bls certification

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• Nights
• Full-Time

Essential Functions:

• Assist the Department Educator in orientation of new employees. Ensures all new employees are oriented to the shift including responsibilities and duties. Will demonstrate and observe procedures in various units and assure the new employee s understanding.
• Completes chart reviews, QA/PI reviews and other assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Participates in planning for Department services. Accepts assigned tasks and obtains results.
• Effectively addresses clinical and operational issues as they arise
• Encourages and completes inter and intra-shift communication using identified processes
• Provides a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service.
• Adheres to patient rights: provides for the confidential treatment of all communications and records.
• Demonstrates professionalism with families, visitors, physicians, co-workers and supervisors.
• Listens and communicates effectively
• Supports teamwork by cooperative problem solving through participation in meetings, projects, etc.
• Utilizes principles of continuous quality improvement in all work situations to assess, measure and improve organizational and department functions
• Organizes work sets priorities with a minimum of supervision and seeks guidance as appropriate
• Makes decisions that are timely and consistent with department, objectives, policies and procedures.

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