Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hackensack, NJ
Encode INC
5x8 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT):

Facility: Hackensack University Medical Center
Address: 30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Work Schedule: 3 shifts per week (3x12)
Shift: Night Shift, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of recent experience working as a licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience.
• Previous ventilator experience is required.
• Must be willing to float to adult ICU units, Intermediate Care, and the Basic Intermediate Care floor.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Services, Technical Supervisor, and Shift Supervisors, the Registered Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive respiratory care services and manages supportive respiratory equipment in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Provide respiratory therapy under medical direction, including patient education, treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation, and care for patients with cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Assist with intubation and perform ventilator setup and management.
• Assess patient needs by gathering relevant clinical information and coordinating with other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
• Provide disease-specific education, testing, and consultation based on patient needs.
• Build effective working relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare team members.
• Educate patients and caregivers and document education according to identified needs.
• Adapt respiratory care interventions to changing patient conditions.
• Follow organizational policies, professional standards, and expected standards of behavior.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
• Strong accountability and teamwork skills.
• Patient-focused approach and commitment to high-quality care.
• Effective communication and collaboration with medical personnel, patients, and visitors.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Required Certifications and Licensure:

• BLS – American Heart Association (AHA).
• ACLS.
• PALS.
• Current and valid New Jersey Respiratory Care license.
• Current and valid NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift a minimum of 5 lbs.
• Ability to push and pull a minimum of 5 lbs.
• Ability to stand for at least 1 hour per day.
• Regular interaction with medical personnel and visitors.