Registered Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem AMG

Atlantic Health System
US - New Jersey - Convent Station
January 11, 2025

Principal Accountabilities:

Provides respiratory care to patients as ordered by physician and according to established standards and practices.
Evaluates prescription, checks patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment, and order processing
Knowledge regarding homecare services
CPAP/VPAP set ups in the office
Sets up and educates patient on how to operates devices and utilize equipment such as CPAP/VPAP machines, humidifier, masks, hoses/tubing, etc.
Observes equipment function and adjusts equipment to obtain optimum results to therapy.
Facilitates services for home care patients such as O2 orders, nebulizer orders and CPAP orders.
Monitors and Maintains adequate levels of supplies.
Reviews and responds to patient requests via phone calls, in basket and my chart messaging.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Customer Service Focused
Good organizational, prioritization and critical thinking skills.
Maintains medical records and documentation in accordance with all HIPAA laws and regulations.
Assists in the performance of diagnostic testing by performing pulmonary function tests to be used by physician in diagnosis of case.
Other duties as assigned.
Education:

Associate of Science degree from an accredited respiratory therapist program, required.
Bachelor's Degree, highly preferred.
Relevant Experience:

1+ years of Respiratory Care experience
Critical care experience, highly preferred.
Previous experience with PFT studies and cardiopulmonary testing, highly preferred.
Current or past experience with EPIC charting, highly preferred.
License/Certification:

Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), required.
Active license for Respiratory Therapy in New Jersey, required.
Basic Life Support certification required. Advnaced life support required within 12 months of hire.
• LI-Allied
About US Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning.
Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health Systems entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health System, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services.
In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

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