What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist - 8-Hour Dayshift - Per Diem position at New Jersey Respiratory, Inc?
Responsibilities:
- Travel to multiple Nursing facilities to meet and assess paitients.
- Partner with pulmonologist to assist with diagnosis.
- Educate staff and patients on respiratory care protocols.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards and guidelines.
Qualifications:
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials.
- State licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.
- Willingness to travel and work in different settings.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay with travel allowances.
- Flexible schedule and diverse work environment.
- Professional development opportunities.
If you enjoy variety in your work and the opportunity to work in different environments, this position is perfect for you!
Physical and Emotional Demands: Good physical and emotional health. As the Respiratory Therapist may be required to stand or sit for long periods of time, lift and move patients, and work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and home healthcare.
Exposure Risks: Normal work routine could involve exposure to blood and body fluids. Responsible for following OSHA guideline standard and the use of universal precautions.
Working Conditions: Hours indicated by the residents and community's needs. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
If your assignment involves caring for individuals on life-support, where having a therapist in-house is required by law, you will need to make arrangements to come to work during inclement weather. These arrangements can be in coordination with NJRA, and may involve alternative modes of transportation, such as a taxi, or showing up to work earlier or staying at work later then your scheduled shift.
New Jersey Respiratory is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at New Jersey Respiratory are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
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