Respiratory Therapist Reg at RWJBarnabas Health – Long Branch, New Jersey

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Reg

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Pulmonary Lab

Req #: 0000244309

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $44.75 - $54.88 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Performs standard and complex polysomnographic recordings and monitors physiological phenomena throughout such procedures. Administers oxygen and nasal continuous positive airway pressure and employs ventilatory assist devices in accordance with established protocols. Special procedures such as multiple sleep latency testing are also performed. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors, etc.

Qualifications:

• Certified/Registered/Licensed Respiratory Therapist or Registered Polysomnographic Technician.
• AHA BLS Certification.
• One to three years previous patient care or experience in health related environment.

Scheduling Requirements

• Part Time
• Day

Essential Functions:

• Applies electrodes and other measure devices and operates equipment in an appropriate manner to obtain high quality polysomnogram.
• Assures maximum comfort for the patient and provides education necessary to ensure patient’s acceptance of the procedure. Provides patient education on therapy and arrange for homecare as required.
• Completes and submits billing and financial information on a daily basis.
• Ensures cleanliness, appearance and safety of physical plant and reports issues with the appropriate department as well as supervisor.
• Ensures proper functioning of equipment. Provides routine cleaning of equipment after each use. Maintains appropriate inventory of patient supplies.
• Maintains department medical records.
• Performs other duties of the department as assigned.
• Proficiently uses computer system.
• Scores polysomnogram/MSLT accurately; provides appropriate documentation for physician interpretation. Maintains records, reports, log books as required.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.