GRADUATE REGISTERED RESP THERAPIST

About us At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey. Short DescriptionAssist with 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-exsufflation therapy, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, arterial blood gas acquisition & analysis,Pulse oximetry monitoring & trending, ventilatory weaning, peak flow monitoring, assist with bedside tracheostomies, and bronchoscopy.Assist with internal and external patient transporting, patient and family education.Clean and prep respiratory therapy equipment, deliver oxygen tanks as required, assist staff as needed with regard to equipment needs.Experience RequiredPrior hospital or patient care experience preferred.Education RequirementsGraduate of accredited AS / BS Degree (AMA Approved Respiratory Care Program).License / Certification RequirementsValid BLSObtain an RCP license within 90 days of graduation.Maintain required proficiencies (skills fair, BLS, NRP, and NJ State Licensure).