Respiratory Care Practitioner Per Diem
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Saint Peters Healthcare System
New Brunswick, NJ, US
Summary
The Respiratory Care Practitioner performs diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures across all patient age groups. They are also responsible for initiating and maintaining mechanical ventilation and responding to emergent patient care needs.
Job Description
Respiratory Care Practitioner Per Diem
Respiratory Therapy
The Respiratory Care Practitioner Per Diem will:
- Perform diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures as appropriate to the ages of the patient's growth and development through the life cycle factors.
- Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation.
- Respond to emergent patient care.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an AMA-approved one (1) year Program in Respiratory Therapy.
- Licensed by the State of New Jersey Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Demonstrated competency in all procedures within scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of the patients served; the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs; a knowledge of growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients.
- Demonstrated competency in the care and treatment of the following age groups: Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric.
- BLS Certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association.
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Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) obtained within 30 days of start date.
Registered Respiratory Care Practitioners trained and assigned to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on a regular basis is required to obtain the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Salary Range: 45.00 - 45.00 USD
We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.
The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.
Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; savings accounts, voluntary benefits, wellness programs and discounts, paid life insurance, generous 401(k) match, adoption assistance, back-up daycare, free onsite parking, and recognition rewards.
You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program. Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.
SAINT PETER’S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, Inc. is a New Jersey nonprofit corporation sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. The System consists of Saint Peter’s University Hospital, Saint Peter’s Health & Management Services Corporation and The Saint Peter’s Foundation.
SAINT PETER’S UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Saint Peter’s University Hospital is an award-winning 478-bed acute-care teaching hospital sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. Saint Peter’s is a state-designated children’s hospital and a regional perinatal center, and is a regional specialist in geriatrics, oncology, orthopedics, women’s services, and ambulatory care.
As one of just five hospitals in the world to be named a six-time Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, Saint Peter's University Hospital knows the importance of establishing an environment that encourages professional development, emphasizing teamwork, providing patients with a nursing staff that delivers an extraordinary level of patient care and meeting high levels of excellence.
The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital provides families with access to a full range of pediatric specialties, including pediatric cardiology through its affiliation with The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Saint Peter’s is a sponsor of residency programs in obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics and internal medicine, and is a major clinical affiliate of Rutgers University Biomedical and Health Sciences. Saint Peter’s also sponsors residency programs in radiology and orthopedic surgery.
Founded
1907
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
New Brunswick, NJ
SAINT PETER’S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Saint Peter’s Healthcare System, Inc. is a New Jersey nonprofit corporation sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. The System consists of Saint Peter’s University Hospital, Saint Peter’s Health & Management Services Corporation and The Saint Peter’s Foundation.
SAINT PETER’S UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Saint Peter’s University Hospital is an award-winning 478-bed acute-care teaching hospital sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. Saint Peter’s is a state-designated children’s hospital and a regional perinatal center, and is a regional specialist in geriatrics, oncology, orthopedics, women’s services, and ambulatory care.
As one of just five hospitals in the world to be named a six-time Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, Saint Peter's University Hospital knows the importance of establishing an environment that encourages professional development, emphasizing teamwork, providing patients with a nursing staff that delivers an extraordinary level of patient care and meeting high levels of excellence.
The Children’s Hospital at Saint Peter’s University Hospital provides families with access to a full range of pediatric specialties, including pediatric cardiology through its affiliation with The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Saint Peter’s is a sponsor of residency programs in obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics and internal medicine, and is a major clinical affiliate of Rutgers University Biomedical and Health Sciences. Saint Peter’s also sponsors residency programs in radiology and orthopedic surgery.
Founded
1907
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
New Brunswick, NJ
