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Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, PER DIEM SHIFT, NEW RATES! (23566)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, Paramus, New Jersey, us, 07653

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Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center! We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities

Performs respiratory therapy procedures per scope of service and NJ Board of Respiratory Therapy, either independently according to protocols or under physician orders, including but not limited to:

Administration of oxygen, aerosol and medicated aerosol therapy

Initiation, monitoring and maintenance of mechanical ventilation

Blood-Gas drawing (with certification) and acid-base analyses

Suctioning of patient airway, trach and mouth care, bronchial hygiene

CPR

Delivers, sets-up, monitors and changes medical gases as required

Intubation (with certification)

Tracheostomy care

Assessment, treatment and patient care responsibilities with respect to patient growth and development appropriate to the ages of the patients served

Performs cardiopulmonary evaluations and assessments and diagnostic procedures including breath sounds, weaning parameters, point of function testing, ABG, discharge planning, and possible home care needs; evaluates treatment outcomes and follow-up actions

Positions patients as required (e.g., by physician's orders, patient condition, or therapy being administered)

Assembles, calibrates and maintains equipment; teaches inpatients and outpatients incentive spirometry; instructs patients and family before discharge on pulmonary rehabilitation procedures

Attends and participates in Medical Rounds and teaching conferences; documents patient outcomes and maintains documentation per policies

Maintains open communication with other disciplines to facilitate timely patient care

Serves as resource or consultant to physicians, nurses, patients and families; provides supervision of care given by Technicians and supports higher-credentialed personnel

Performs infection control procedures and processes equipment as needed

Reports problems or unusual circumstances to the health care team

Maintains departmental policies, procedures, safety and infection control standards

Customer service: professionalism, respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, a pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness

Other Duties

After cross-training, provides coverage for all divisions served by Respiratory Care Services as required

Keeps abreast of current literature, new developments and equipment affecting respiratory care; undergoes competency testing annually

Conducts in-service education for hospital staff as directed

Assists in inventory control and performance improvement projects

Performs related duties as assigned or requested

Education

Graduation from an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program required for new hires

Current NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

Current NJ license as Respiratory Therapist

Experience

2 years of critical care experience preferred

Salary & Benefits Salary: $43.50 per hour. Salary is commensurate with experience within the posted range.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans. We offer a generous time-off policy with vacation, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. We are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, with tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to support ongoing development.

Licenses & Certifications

Required



Respiratory Therapist

Equal Opportunity Employer

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