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Per diem
professional certificate
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance
Posted 16d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Responsible for administering safe respiratory care, monitoring mechanical ventilation, and performing patient assessments. Duties include managing artificial airways, performing ABG sampling, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team for patient recovery.
Requirements
Requires a current Respiratory Therapy license and CRT/RRT credentials along with BLS and ACLS certifications. One year of experience is preferred.
Full job description
Kindred Hospital New Jersey - Rahway is a 34-bed long-term acute care hospital located on the 4th floor within the RWJ University Hospital based in the medical district of Rahway, close to several educational institutions and Madison Avenue Park. We offer the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness.
Job Summary
Responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient assessment, understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, understanding blood work results, monitoring, teaching, and training.
Essential Functions
Competent delivery of Respiratory Care procedures in all areas of the hospital as outlined in the Respiratory Care policies, procedures and protocols.
Maintain accurate and complete documentation and charge capture of all Respiratory Care procedures. Develop, document and maintain respiratory care elements of the patient plan of care.
Verify and initiate all physician orders for Respiratory Care.
Demonstrate competency and working knowledge of all Respiratory Care instruments and equipment. Perform troubleshooting, problem resolution and proper disinfection/sterilization.
Initiate, monitor and maintain oxygen/aerosol delivery devices and non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation devices.
Perform effective airway management including oral/nasal airway placement, bag/mask ventilation, intubation and/or intubation assistance, emergent and scheduled tracheostomy tube changes. Demonstrate safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificial airways. Initiate and perform "CPR".
Perform tracheostomy, endotracheal tube and oral care.
Implement one way speaking valve trials per physician order.
Assist physician with diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures.
Complete initial and ongoing decannulation risk assessments with appropriate interventions and documentation.
Perform and document timely Spontaneous Breathing Trial assessments for weaning readiness. Initiate and advance mechanical ventilator weaning per protocol.
Actively participate in the multidisciplinary early patient mobility program
Perform pulse oximetry and carbon dioxide gas monitoring.
Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling and analysis.
Perform and document ongoing ABG analyzer quality control and maintenance as required.
Perform and document patient and family teaching/education.
Provide and receive accurate and complete patient handoff reports.
Participate in department/hospital in-services, meetings, and patient care rounds.
Notify immediate supervisor of changes in workload and patient acuity.
Provide timely and accurate updates to healthcare team members and make recommendations for modification to patient therapy as clinically indicated.
Assist in orientation and training of new employees/ students, and precept new employees during orientation.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations.
Utilize appropriate interpersonal communication skills when interacting with all healthcare team members, patients, and their families.
Understands principles of lifespan growth and development with the ability to provide care appropriate for the adult and geriatric patient population.
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
Must have good and regular attendance.
Must read, write and speak fluent English.
Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%25
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Pay Range: $60.00/hr.
ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
Education
Respiratory Therapy education as required for attainment of credentialling by the National Board for Respiratory Care
Licenses/Certifications
Current Respiratory Therapy license from the appropriate state licensing body.
Current Certified, Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) credential or a Texas Respiratory Care `Practitioner Certification in compliance with the National Board for Respiratory Care Credential Maintenance Program (CMP).
Kindred’s mission is to help our patients reach their highest potential for health and healing with intensive medical and rehabilitative care through a compassionate patient experience.
Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from across the nation, became part of ScionHealth with its launch in December 2021. Cornerstone Healthcare Group joined the ScionHealth family of hospitals and hospital services in January 2023.
In December 2021, Kindred Healthcare became a part of LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company. As part of this transaction, LifePoint and Kindred also launched a new company, ScionHealth. Today, Kindred’s facilities are now part of either LifePoint or ScionHealth. Specifically, Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals – along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from LifePoint – are now a part of ScionHealth.
Offices: 680 South Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40202, US
Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital ServicesLong Term Acute Care HospitalsSub-Acute Unitsand Transitional Care HospitalsHospitalHealth CareRehabilitationMedicalTherapeutics
Kindred’s mission is to help our patients reach their highest potential for health and healing with intensive medical and rehabilitative care through a compassionate patient experience.
Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from across the nation, became part of ScionHealth with its launch in December 2021. Cornerstone Healthcare Group joined the ScionHealth family of hospitals and hospital services in January 2023.
In December 2021, Kindred Healthcare became a part of LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company. As part of this transaction, LifePoint and Kindred also launched a new company, ScionHealth. Today, Kindred’s facilities are now part of either LifePoint or ScionHealth. Specifically, Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals – along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from LifePoint – are now a part of ScionHealth.
Offices: 680 South Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40202, US
Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital ServicesLong Term Acute Care HospitalsSub-Acute Unitsand Transitional Care HospitalsHospitalHealth CareRehabilitationMedicalTherapeutics