Respiratory Care Practitioner

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 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).