CERT RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Patient assessment, mechanical ventilatory support monitoring, non-invasive ventilation support, administration of medical gas delivery systems (i.e.: heliox, nitric, oxygen compressed air, etc...).Humidification and aerosol therapy, airway management, delivery of aerosolized & instilled medications, chest physical therapy, vest therapy, IPV therapy, in-exsuffalator therapy, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, arterial blood gas acquisition & analysis, Transcutaneous pc02 & po2monitoring, pulse oximetry monitoring & trending, ventilatory weaning, peak flow monitoring, assist with bedside tracheostomies, and bronchoscopy. Internal and external patient transporting, patient and family education.

1-2 years preferred Pediatric and Adult critical care experience preferred.

AS/BS Degree, Graduate of an AMA Approved Respiratory Care Program.

Current New Jersey State Respiratory Care Board license.

AHA/BLS

NRP within (6) months of starting position.

Maintain required proficiencies (skills fair, BLS, NRP and NJ state licensure)