Respiratory Care Practitioner Full time - Burlington Hospital

Respiratory Care Practitioner Full time - Burlington Hospital VIRTUA - 3.9 Willingboro, NJ Job Details Full-time Estimated: $58.5K - $95.4K a year 1 hour ago Qualifications RRT BLS Certification Mid-level ACLS Certification High school diploma or GED Airway management Computer skills CRT 10 years Full Job Description Summary: Responsible for the treatment, care, and management of patients with deficiencies and/or abnormalities of the cardio-respiratory system. Acts as clinical resource in all areas of patient care and, further, contributes to the overall quality of patient care. Position Responsibilities: Performs assessment of patients and develops their respiratory plan of care. Administers treatments/medications as prescribed by the physician. Demonstrates competency in all aspects of invasive and non-invasive ventilator care. Demonstrates competency in all aspects of the Blood Gas Laboratory and/or Laboratory procedures regarding Blood Gases (location dependent) Teaches and reinforces education on disease process, treatment, and wellness to patient and/or family and the community at large. Set-up, operate, and maintain medical gas and airway humidification systems. Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to interact/interface with varying computer information management systems in order to document patient care related activities. Required Education: Graduate of an AMA approved program of study in Respiratory Care with a high school diploma. Training/Certifications/Licensure: Registered as a Respiratory Therapist as determined by the National Board for Respiratory Care or Certified Respiratory Therapist with 10 years of experience BLS credential. ACLS credential (or must obtain ACLS within 6 months of hire) Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care.