FT Respiratory Care Tech - Bordentown/Willingboro

Virtua
United States, New Jersey, Willingboro
Nov 09, 2024
At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 otherlocations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics. Location: Bordentown - 6500 K Johnson Blvd Employment Type: Employee Employment Classification: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours: 40 Additional Locations: Willingboro - 1113 Hospital Dr, E Bldg Job Information: Summary: Responsible for the maintenance and execution of the Pulmonary Function Laboratory, Blood Gas Laboratory, and associated pulmonary/respiratory diagnostic and therapeutic functions of the Respiratory Care Department. Oversees department specialty supplies and equipment inventories. These responsibilities are offered and maintained in order to provide the highest quality of service to the community at large. Position Responsibilities: * Performs pulmonary/respiratory diagnostic testing while assessing patient execution and response to instruction. * Administers treatments/medications as prescribed by the physician. * Maintains competency in all aspects of the Blood Gas Laboratory QC Program inclusive routine and emergency care and maintenance of analyzers. * Teaches and reinforces education on disease process, treatment, and wellness to patient and/or family and the community at large. * Sets-up, operates, and maintains medical gas and airway humidification systems. * Interacts/interfaces with varying computer information management systems in order to document patient care related activities. * Controls inventory and ordering of necessary specialty supplies and equipment for the Respiratory Care Department. * Other duties as assigned. NOTE: Consistent accuracy of above work workload distribution highly variable as described. Position responsibilities must include adaptability to meet the daily conditions of service demand. Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required: Preferred: 2 years Pulmonary Function Testing Laboratory experience. Required Education: Graduate of an AMA approved Associate's or Bachelor's Degree granting program in Respiratory Care. Training/Certifications/Licensure: Registered Respiratory Therapist as determined by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Additional Certification or Registration as a Pulmonary Technologist preferred. BLS credential required, ACLS preferred. Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the New Jersey Board of Respiratory Care.