Respiratory Care Practitioner PD - Mt Holly nights

Virtua
United States, New Jersey, Mount Holly
175 Madison Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 16, 2024
At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 otherlocations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics. Location: Mount Holly - 175 Madison Avenue Employment Type: Employee Employment Classification: Per Diem Time Type: Part time Work Shift: Night Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours: 0 Additional Locations: Job Information: 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. * 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. NOTE: Consistent accuracy of above workload distribution highly variable as described. Position Responsibilities must include adaptability to meet the daily conditions of service demand. Required Education: Graduate of an AMA approved program of study in Respiratory Care with an Associate's Degree. Training/Certifications/Licensure: Registered as a Respiratory Therapist as determined by the National Board for Respiratory Care or Certified Respiratory Therapist with 10 years' experience BLS credential. Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care.