Respiratory Therapist - Wanaque New Jersey

Company: Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation and Pediatrics
Location: Wanaque, New Jersey
Posted On: 11/11/2024

The Phoenix Center for Rehab & Pediatrics is a skilled nursing facility located in Haskell, NJ. We are looking for devoted and caring Full Time Respiratory Therapists on the 7am -7pm shift and 7pm-7am shift for our pediatric or adult unit.If you are you a healthcare hero who wants to make a real impact in the lives of children, look no further. This is the perfect position for someone who is ready to take on a new and exciting role. In addition to a rewarding career, we offer an amazing package that includes a competitive salary, health, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, 401(k) plan, opportunities for career growth and advancement, and much more.Our Respiratory Therapists examine, diagnose, and treat our residents with respiratory and cardiopulmonary diseases.Responsibilities as a Respiratory Therapist:Interview and examine residents with breathing difficultiesConsult with doctors and nursing staff to develop and modify resident treatment planPerform physical examinations and diagnostic tests to measure lung capacity Use equipment to administer oxygen to the resident to assist with breathingConnect residents who cannot breathe to a ventilatorEducate residents on how to use the equipment and medicationMonitor a resident's response to medication and alter when needed Regularly check on residents and equipmentRequirements for a Respiratory TherapistMust have BLSMust be a RRTPediatric experience preferredMust be patient and sensitive to resident needsMust be able to work evening or night shiftMust be fully vaccinated for CovidThe Phoenix Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. More...

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