Respiratory Therapist (FT Night) - Respiratory Therapy -Toms River, NJ
Company: Childrens Specialized Hosp
Location: Toms River
Posted on: April 17, 2024
Job Description:
Children s Specialized Hospital, a member of the RWJBH
Healthcare System, is the nation s leading provider of inpatient
and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age
facing special health challenges from chronic illnesses and complex
physical disabilities like brain and spinal cord injuries, to
developmental and behavioral issues like autism and mental
health.Children's Specialized Hospital is now in its third century
of caring for those in need. Our Boards of Trustees, physicians,
therapists, nurses, staff, volunteers, and donors remain dedicated
to the very ideals of the Hospital's founders and committed to
providing the best care possible so that every child who seeks our
help reaches their fullest potential.
At 16 different New Jersey locations, our pediatric specialists
partner with families to make our many innovative therapies and
medical treatments more personalized and effective...so children
can achieve more of their goals.Job SummaryEvaluate, treat, and
care for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary
disorders.Essential Job Functions
- Must be able to work at any site when needed.
- Demonstrates evidence of use of the Respiratory Therapy within
time frames defined by the hospital and departmental policy.
Recognizes and accurately identifies obvious patient and family
health care needs.
- Plans, implements and evaluates plans of care for patients with
a variety of problems. Begins to understand and implement pediatric
rehabilitative rationales.
- Implements appropriate and individualized patient and family
education within time frames defined by hospital and departmental
policies. Begins planning patient and family education.
- Understands the importance of interdisciplinary process. Begins
to establish his-her role as a rehab Therapist functioning in a
team structure. Promotes continuity of respiratory care and
interdisciplinary interventions.
- Demonstrates evidence of the ISTAT blood analysis system and
follows all policies and procedures relative to the
laboratory.
- Recognizes and respects patient-family rights in a culturally
and religiously sensitive environment of care.
- Requests guidance from RCP II, RCP III, Clinical Director and
other resources when appropriate.
- Consistently appraises clinical performance and learning needs
through self evaluation. Exhibits consistent professional behavior
and is accountable for actions with regard to professional
issues.
- Serves as a role model to Respiratory students and new
employees.Certification*AHA BLS Provider Certification
required.Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) if hired after
1/1/2021. License*NJ State License required Education and
Experience - Additional Comments*Bachelors of Science degree
preferred, Must be a graduate of a Joint Review Committee for
Respiratory Therapy Education approved program of respiratory care,
and a registered respiratory therapist from the National Board of
Respiratory Care. Less than 2 years of experience is appropriate at
this level. Physical Demands*Able to lift and carry equipment and
patients greater than 15 pounds or greater. Potential for blood and
body fluid splashes and exposures. On feet most of the day Bending,
walking, manual dexterity, pushing, pulling.
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