Pediatric Respiratory Therapist; RRT - Part Time Toms River, NJ

Job Overview

As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you will evaluate, treat, and care for pediatric patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders.

• Graduate of a Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education approved program of Respiratory Care
• Registered Respiratory Therapist from the National Board of Respiratory Care
• NJ State Respiratory License
• AHA BLS Provider Certification

• Bachelors of Science degree

• NJ State Respiratory License
• AHA BLS Provider Certification

• Day Shift
• Part Time - 24 hours/week

• 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 healthcare needs
• Plans, implements and evaluates plans of care for patients with a variety of problems.
• Implements appropriate and individualized patient and family education within time frames defined by hospital and departmental policies.
• Understands the importance of interdisciplinary process.
• 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

• Able to lift and carry equipment and patients >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

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer