Respiratory Therapist RT

We are hiring a Respiratory Therapist for one of our clients in Paramus NJ.

Job Description:

• Assessing all new and readmitted patients
• Attending walking rounds for long term patients
• Performs comprehensive respiratory assessments.
• Oversees tracking of current caseload
• Completes respiratory audits.
• Collects baseline data on patients breath sounds lung volume(s) and number of maneuvers at each volume and documents timely and appropriately.
• Interviews all new patients reviews patients chart and speaks with family to provide previous levels of functioning lifestyle and current and future expectations for discharge.
• Utilizes assessment data to determine patients actual or potential problems.
• Performs bedside respiratory treatments.
• Collaborates with IDT and physicians on patients plan of care.
• Performs physical chest therapy (cupping)
• Performs standard suctioning techniques as indicated.
• Perform bronchial hygiene and airway care procedures.
• Performs respiratory muscle training as indicated.
• Preforms breathing exercises as indicated.
• Performs Incentive spirometry as indicated.
• Performs tracheotomy care.
• Performs PEP therapy as indicated.
• Implement initials orders and order sets for respiratory services.
• Completes daily and weekly documentation per best practice policy.
• Integrating findings of other members of the IDT in assessment treatment and recommendations
• Attend all applicable daily weekly and monthly meetings.
• Ensure that equipment is covered disinfected and changed appropriately.
• Following facilities respiratory procedure and protocols.
• Performs related duties as required.

Education required:

• Current RT license in New Jersey State.
• Current CPR and ACLS certification
• Experience in tracheotomy.
• Experience within a longterm care setting
• Maintains respiratory therapy license keeps current in the field of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation through journals inservices and conferences.
• Computer software to be used: NTT

Work hours:

• 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
• Lunch period (Unpaid): 30 min Break

Additional information:

• Dress Code: Business Casual
• Work from office