Registered Resp. Therapist (RRT)

Position Summary: Provides respiratory care services to patients with disorders
of the cardiopulmonary system. Under qualified medical direction, performs
diagnostic testing, therapeutics, monitoring, and rehabilitation. Participates 
in the development of patient’s appropriate plans of care in conjunction with
physicians and other members of the health care team. Partakes in research
projects, preceptor for students and new orientees; conducts patient and family
education activities.

Experience:  1-3 years critical care experience

Education: Graduate of approved Respiratory Program, Completed 62 semester hours
of college credit, Bachelors Degree desirable.

Required License / Credentials: New Jersey Respiratory Care Practitioner
License, Registered Respiratory Therapist credential by the National Board of
Respiratory Care; BLS required, ACLS, PALS, Perinatal / Pediatric Specialty 
desirable.

Other Required Skills:  Strong computer skills ie: Windows, Word, Meditech.

Contact With Others:  Contacts with other departments, furnishing or obtaining
information or reports, requiring tact and discretion in order to obtain
cooperation.

Supervision Given:  None

Supervision Received:  Works under general supervision in performing routine
assignments, referring unusual or more difficult situations to immediate
supervisor.

Bi-Weekly Hours: 72 (7 am - 7 pm) every 3rd weekend  

The minimum starting rate for this position is $37.82

When determining a team members base rate, several factors may be considered as
applicable (e. g., years of recent relevant experience, education, credentials,
and internal equity). 

At Deborah, healthcare is still about caring... for patients and team members.
That is why we offer an outstanding benefits package, which includes healthcare
coverage for team members in regularly budgeted positions of at least 30 hours
per week. The benefits package also includes generous paid time-off, 401K
matching contribution, tuition assistance, short and long term disability
benefits, life insurance, meal discount, dependent care subsidy, adoption
assistance and free parking.