Resp Care Practitioner II (Per Diem Night) Toms River, NJ

Job Overview:

The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides therapeutic, supportive, and diagnostic respiratory services and care to all patients.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program
• Current New Jersey Respiratory Care License
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association
• Previous clinical & weaning protocol experience
• Reasonable knowledge of respiratory equipment function
• Patient assessment skills

Scheduling Requirements:

• Night Shift
• Per Diem
• Schedule varies based on the needs of the department

Essential Functions:

• Assesses patients' pulmonary status
• Develops plan of care in collaboration with the physician and nurses
• Delivers respiratory care to patients
• Evaluates treatment and orders/confirms appropriateness and initiates treatments of MDI, HFN, CPT, Aerosol treatment
• Participates in monitoring patient care outcomes as established by targets/goals or Performance Improvement within services
• Performs other duties as requested

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.