Respiratory Therapist: System Wide Float Day Shift (1) - CarePoint Health

CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals – Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 3,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.

 CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.

CarePoint Health is seeking experienced team members, possessing exemplary patient care skills and knowledge with professionalism, cooperation and accountability, to join our System Float Pool. In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to a broad scope of patient care within the following specialty areas while working assignments at each of the hospitals within CarePoint Health.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses plans, administers, and evaluates patients receiving all respiratory care modalities as ordered by a physician or as delineated by medical center protocols.
• Responsible for the delivery of respiratory care services to the in-patient, out-patient and emergency room population.
• Actively participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team in the delivery of quality patient care.
• Provides emergency, critical care, and general care respiratory services to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

• Graduate of A.M.A. approved school for Respiratory Care; A.A.S minimum degree required
• Must have NJ Respiratory Care License
• Must have C. R. T. and R. R. T.
• Must have CPR certification, ACLS and PALS preferred
• Must have experience in Critical Care, Pediatric and Floor care

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with Company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancement and career development opportunities 

Influenza Vaccinations are a requirement for employment at CarePoint Health. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from CarePoint.

CarePoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.