Respiratory Therapist - Saint Peter's Healthcare System : Job Details

Respiratory TherapistRespiratory TherapyThe 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, with100% upfront tuitionpaid directly by Saint Peter's!DailyPay: Choose your pay day with DailyPay! Build up an available balance as you work during the week and select when you would like to receive your earnings!Grade 124