Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hackensack, NJ
Integrated Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Title:
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) CWR

Location:
New Jersey

Contract Length:
Not specified

Job Summary:
The Registered Respiratory Therapist, under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Services, Technical Supervisor, and Shift Supervisors, provides and administers all aspects of Respiratory Care Therapy and supportive equipment as stated in the Department Policy and Procedure Manual. Responsibilities include providing respiratory therapy under medical direction, performing intubation assistance, ventilator setup and management, and educating patients and caregivers. The role requires collaboration with healthcare professionals and adherence to organizational standards of behavior.

Required Qualifications:

• 1+ year of recent experience as a licensed RRT
• 1+ years of ICU experience
• Experience with ventilators
• Willingness to float to adult ICU areas, intermediate care, and basic intermediate care floors
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy
• BLS - AHA certification
• ACLS certification
• PALS certification
• Current and valid New Jersey Respiratory Care license
• Current and valid NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• None specified

Additional Information:

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 5 lbs., push and pull a minimum of 5 lbs., and stand for a minimum of 1 hour a day
• Regular contact with medical personnel and visitors

QUALIFICATION/LICENSURE
Work Authorization : US Citizen
Preferred years of experience : 1 years
Travel required : No travel required
Shift timings : Nights