Respiratory Care Practitioner

Position Summary

The Respiratory Care Practitioner possesses sufficient training and experience to perform independent professional respiratory care diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, clinical evaluations of care including the establishment of therapeutic objectives and the review of care. Supports the mission, philosophy and objectives of Hunterdon Medical Center.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Facilitates and coordinates duties relating to respiratory care.
2. Documentation and charging of patient care
3. Maintains Professional Development
4. Maintains Patient Safety
5. Patient Advocate
6. Perform Pulmonary Function Testing if applicable.
7. Other duties as assigned

Work Contact Group (Internal/External)

HMC employees, Providers, Patients and Family, Visitors & Vendors

Reporting Relationships

Reports to (position):

Director ICU & Respiratory Therapy

Indirect: Manager, Pulmonary Services

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

Graduate from a respiratory therapy program

Preferred:

None

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

Two years of acute care experience

Preferred:

None

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

New Jersey License in Respiratory and CPR certification. ACLS certification required; if not ACLS certified upon hire, must obtain within two years (Full or Part Time Only)

Preferred:

PALS Certification for Full and Part Time staff

ACLS and PALS Certification Per Diem employees

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

The ability to function independently, computer skills. Use hospital approved equipment including but not limited to bipap/cpap; ventilators; end tidal CO2; high flow oxygen therapy and all other components of respiratory care.

Preferred:

None

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).