What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reg Respiratory Therapist position at CentraState Healthcare System?
Overview
CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey is a leading non – profit healthcare delivery system in New Jersey. The System includes CentraState Medical Center a community-based hospital, an ambulatory campus, three senior living facilities and three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the 3rd largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState Healthcare System continues to live up to its reputation of being a truly great place to work recently designated a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company.
CentraState Medical Center Respiratory Therapy team is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist. Registered RT under medical supervision, evaluates, treats and manages acutely ill patients of all ages with abnormalities, deficiencies, and/or failure of the cardio-pulmonary system.
Responsibilities
- Performs and evaluates arterial puncture and analysis.
- Performs patient assessment and recommends appropriate interventions.
- Performs proper documentation to include, but not limited to, acuity, charges, productivity, patient education, etc.
- Performs appropriate routine oxygen and therapeutic and diagnostic interventions.
- Performs appropriate invasive and non-invasive ventilation interventions.
- Performs appropriately in all code and patient crisis interventions.
- Performs appropriately in all pediatric and neonatal interventions.
Maintains conservative use of all organizational resources.
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate of an AMA approved training program in Respiratory Therapy
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Previous clinical experience preferred
- State license/NJ required
- Registration by the NBRC required
- BLS/CPR Certification required
- ACLS and PALS preferred
- Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team
- Strong customer service skills
About Us
CentraState Healthcare System, a partner of Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system that provides comprehensive health services in the central New Jersey region. In addition to offering a full range of leading-edge diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState serves as a valuable health partner focused on the latest ways to prevent disease, promote healthy behaviors, and help people of all ages live life well. Based in Freehold, CentraState is comprised of a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a vibrant health and wellness campus, three award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions offering primary care and specialty physician practices, along with access to outpatient services, such as lab and physical therapy. The system also offers a family medicine residency and geriatric fellowship training program in affiliation with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Among its many honors and accreditations, CentraState is one of less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence four times and was designated a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for the second consecutive year.
When you bring your talent to CentraState, you are joining a trailblazing healthcare facility, committed to providing high-quality, patient-focused care. Join us in making incredible strides in health care, and making a difference in our community. We believe in enriching the lives of our employees through work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities and much more.
Find out why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!
What We Offer:
- Highly competitive compensation
- Excellent benefits package and rewards program
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- 401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Profit Sharing Program
- Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
- Continuing Education / Onsite Training
- A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
- Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
- Magnet recognized healthcare facility
