Respiratory Therapist WEEKEND NIGHTS - Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation and Pediatrics : Job Details

WEEKEND NIGHT THERAPISTS NEEDEDThe Phoenix Center for Rehab & Pediatrics is a 227 bed skilled nursing facility located in Haskell, NJ. We are looking for devoted and caring Part-Time Respiratory Therapists to work weekends 7 PM – 7 AM Shift.This is the perfect position for someone who is ready to take on a new and exciting role and whose available schedule is limited to weekends.Our Respiratory Therapists examine, diagnose, and treat our residents with respiratory and cardiopulmonary diseases.Responsibilities as a Respiratory Therapist:Interview and examine residents with breathing difficultiesConsult with doctors and nursing staff to develop and modify resident treatment planPerform physical examinations and diagnostic tests to measure lung capacity Use equipment to administer oxygen to the resident to assist with breathingConnect residents who cannot breathe to a ventilatorEducate residents on how to use the equipment and medicationMonitor a resident's response to medication and alter when needed Regularly check on residents and equipmentRequirements for a Respiratory TherapistMust have BLSMust be a RRTPediatric experience preferredMust be patient and sensitive to resident needsMust be able to work every weekendMust be fully vaccinated for CovidThe Phoenix Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.#INDRTW