Cooper University Health Care

Registered Resp Therapist

Cooper University Health Care$70K — $116K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post Respiratory Care program graduate
  • 1-2 years of preferred experience in Pediatric and Adult critical care
  • Graduated from an AMA Approved Respiratory Care Program with an Associate degree
  • Current licensure as a Respiratory Therapist
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Responsibilities

  • Conduct patient assessments and implement mechanical ventilatory support
  • Monitor non-invasive ventilation support and administer medical gases
  • Deliver aerosolized and instilled medications as well as chest physical therapy
  • Manage airway techniques including assistive therapies like IPV and vest therapy
  • Perform arterial blood gas acquisition and analysis
  • Educate patients and their families about respiratory care
  • Assist with patient transport both internally and externally

Benefits

  • Access to advanced medical technologies
  • Hands-on training in pediatric and adult critical care environments
  • Opportunity for professional development in a supportive setting
  • Collaborative multi-disciplinary team approach
  • Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance
Full Job Description
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 & po2monitoring, 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

High School diploma or GED and Graduate of an AMA Approved Respiratory Care Program - Associates.

Salary Min ($)USD $34.00 Salary Max ($)USD $56.00

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system and the only state-designated Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey. With more than 7000 employees, Cooper is committed to excellence in patient care, education, research, and community outreach. Cooper has more than 630 physicians in over 75 specialties, with a network of more than 100 medical offices and four urgent care centers throughout the region. Cooper is affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, and is a member of the Jefferson Health System.
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