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Respiratory therapist - Full time / Camden day shift
The respiratory care practitioner is responsible for the treatment, care, and management of patients with cardio-respiratory deficiencies. They perform patient assessments, develop care plans, and administer prescribed treatments and medications.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a graduate of an AMA-approved respiratory care program and hold a high school diploma. Required credentials include RRT or CRT status, BLS, ACLS, and a New Jersey state license.
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Job description
At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you.
That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need.
Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.
If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around.
Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country.
We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home.
News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.
In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community.
That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling.
We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Location
Lourdes
Health
System - 1600
Haddon
Ave
Remote
Type:
On-Site
Employment
Type:
Employee
Employment
Classification:
Regular
Time
Type:
Full time
Work
Shift:
Day
Shift - 12
Hr (United
States of
America)
Total
Weekly
Hours: 36
Additional
Locations:
Job
Information:
Summary: Responsible for the treatment, care, and management of patients with cardio-respiratory deficiencies or abnormalities. Serves as a clinical resource in all areas of patient care and contributes to the overall quality of patient care.
Position
Responsibilities: Performs patient assessments and develops individualized respiratory care plans. Administers treatments/medications as prescribed by the physician. Demonstrates competency in all aspects of invasive and non-invasive ventilator care. Demonstrates competency in all aspects of the Blood Gas Laboratory and/or Laboratory procedures regarding Blood Gases (location dependent) Provides patient and family education on medications, disease processes, treatments, and wellness strategies Setup, operates, and maintains medical gas delivery and airway humidification systems. Documents patient care activities using computer information management systems
Position
Qualifications
Required:
Required
Experience: RRT new graduates accepted. CRT with 10 years of experience. CRT with less than 10 years of experience will be required to earn their RRT credential within one year.
Required
Education: Graduate of an AMA approved program of study in Respiratory
Care with a high school diploma
Training/Certifications/Licensure: Registered or Registry Eligible as a Respiratory Therapist as determined by the National Board for Respiratory Care. BLS credential. ACLS credential (or must obtain ACLS within 6 months of hire). Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care.
Hourly Rate
$38.33 - $59.58 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. For more benefits information click here. Be Well, Get Well and Stay Well That's our mission. We’re dedicated to offering the best quality care through our extensive range of services and facilities. Our doctors, clinical practitioners, and administrative staff are a respectful, caring team of professionals committed to providing world-class quality healthcare. We continually work to be your premier choice of health and wellness in South New Jersey.
