Resp Care Practitioner Full-time Days/ Camden - VIRTUA

VIRTUA

Verified Company

Camden, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Full time

Description

Summary:

Responsible for the treatment, care, and management of patients with deficiencies and/or abnormalities of the cardio-respiratory system.

Acts as clinical resource in all areas of patient care and, further, contributes to the overall quality of patient care.

Position Responsibilities:

Performs assessment of patients and develops their respiratory plan of care.
Administers treatments/medications as prescribed by the physician.
Demonstrates competency in all aspects of invasive and noninvasive ventilator care.
Demonstrates competency in all aspects of the Blood Gas Laboratory.
Teaches and reinforces education on disease process, treatment, and wellness to patient and/or family and the community at large.
Setup, operate, and maintain medical gas and airway humidification systems.
Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to interact/interface with varying computer information management systems in order to document patient care related activities.

Required Education:

Graduate of an AMA approved program of study in Respiratory Care with a high school diploma.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

Registered as a Respiratory Therapist as determined by the National Board for Respiratory Care or Certified Respiratory Therapist with 10 years of experience.

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.