Summary:
Responsible for the treatment, care, and management of outpatients with deficiencies and/or abnormalities of the cardio-respiratory system.
Acts as clinical resource for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and contributes to the overall quality of patient care.
Position Responsibilities:
• Performs assessment of patients and develops their individual treatment plan of care.
• Administers treatments/medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Demonstrates competency in all aspects of non-invasive ventilator care.
• Teaches and reinforces education on disease process, treatment, and wellness to patient.
• Set-up, operate, and maintain medical gas (oxygen) ((
• Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to interact/interface with varying computer information management systems in order to document patient care related activities.
Required Education:
Graduate of an AMA approved program of study in Respiratory Care with an Associate's Degree.
Training/Certifications/Licensure:
Registered or Registry Eligible as a Respiratory Therapist as determined by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
BLS and ACLS required
Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care.
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