Reg Respiratory Therapist - Chilton Medical Center: Per Diem

Reg Respiratory Therapist - Chilton Medical Center:
Per Diem

Base pay range: $45.63/hr

Responsible for providing respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities, under supervision of a physician.

• Evaluates prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and checks patient information to assess patient condition and determine treatment requirements.
• Renders aerosol medications and treatments to patients, positions patients to assist in breathing, and prevents lung obstruction.
• Determines the most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to observe, and modifications needed, compatible with physician's orders.
• Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators to support respiration and maintain patient oxygen supply.
• Operates equipment to ensure specified parameters of treatment such as volume, gas concentration, humidity, and temperature, and administers medicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients.
• Monitors patient physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
• Performs chest physiotherapy to remove mucus from lungs and assists patient in performing breathing exercises.
• Assists in performance of diagnostic testing by performing pulmonary function tests for physician diagnosis.
• Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy.
• Consults with physician in event of adverse reactions.
• Maintains patient chart with pertinent identification and therapy information. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment for safety and efficiency, ordering repairs when needed.
• Provides patient education and support for patients with chronic lung disease.
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.
• May care for premature infants, elderly, and trauma patients.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Associate of Science degree from an accredited respiratory therapist program, required.
• Bachelor's Degree, highly preferred.

• 1+ years of Respiratory Care experience.
• Critical care experience, highly preferred.
• Previous experience with PFT studies and cardiopulmonary testing, highly preferred.
• Current or past experience with EPIC charting, highly preferred.

• Active license for Respiratory Therapy in New Jersey, required. Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from NBRC, required within one year of employment.
• Basic Life Support certification required. Advanced Life Support expected to obtain within 12 months of hire.

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is to provide the highest quality care delivered at the right time, place, and cost. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Centra State Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan:
  Employer match, additional non‑elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On‑Site Childcare
• Well‑Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

Entry level

Part‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care