REGISTERED RESP THERAPIST at Cooper University Health Care summary: The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides patient assessment and mechanical ventilatory support, including administering medical gas delivery systems and performing airway management techniques. Responsibilities include monitoring ventilatory support, conducting chest therapy, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and assisting with procedures like tracheostomies. The role requires a licensed respiratory care professional with experience in pediatric and adult critical care and involves patient and family education. About us AtCooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development. Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey. $20,000.00 Sign-on bonus for (2) year commitment! Short Description Patient assessment, mechanical ventilatory support monitoring, non-invasive ventilation support, administration of medical gas delivery systems (i.e.: heliox, nitric, oxygen compressed air, etc), humidification and aerosol therapy. Airway management, delivery of aerosolized & instilled medications, chest physical therapy,vest therapy, IPV therapy, in-exsuffalator therapy, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, arterial blood gas acquisition & analysis. Transcutaneous pc02 & po2 monitoring, pulse oximetry monitoring & trending. Ventilatory weaning, peak flow monitoring, assist with bedside tracheostomies, and bronchoscopy, internal and external patient transporting, patient and family education. Experience Required Post Respiratory Care program graduate. 1-2 years preferred Pediatric and Adult critical care experience. Education Requirements AS/BS Degree, Graduate of an AMA Approved Respiratory Care Program. Bachelor preferred License/Certification Requirements Current New Jersey State Respiratory Care Board License, Valid AHA/BLS. NRP within 6 months of starting position. Keywords: respiratory therapist, ventilatory support, mechanical ventilation, airway management, chest physical therapy, medical gas delivery, critical care, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, respiratory care license, patient education
