Respiratory Therapist

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Location: Paramus, NJ 07652 Duration: 3 + months with possible extension Shift hours: (08:00 am to 04:30 pm) with lunch period: 30 minutes (Unpaid) Job Description: Equipment to be used by the temporary staffing professional(s): Computer Computer software to be used: NTT Knowledge, skills, education, and/or experience: Current RT license in New Jersey State. Current CPR and ACLS certification Experience in tracheotomy. Experience within a long-term care setting Maintains respiratory therapy license, keeps current in the field of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation through journals, in-services and conferences. Job Duties: Assessing all new and readmitted patients. Attending walking rounds for long term patients. Performs comprehensive respiratory assessments. Oversees tracking of current caseload Completes respiratory audits. Collects baseline data on patient's breath sounds, lung volume(s) and number of maneuvers at each volume and documents timely and appropriately. Interviews all new patients, reviews patient's chart and speaks with family to provide previous levels of functioning, lifestyle and current and future expectations for discharge. Utilizes assessment data to determine patient's actual or potential problems. Performs bedside respiratory treatments. Collaborates with IDT and physicians on patient's plan of care. Performs physical chest therapy (cupping) Performs standard suctioning techniques as indicated. Perform bronchial hygiene and airway care procedures. Performs respiratory muscle training as indicated. Preforms breathing exercises as indicated. Performs Incentive spirometry as indicated. Performs tracheotomy care. Performs PEP therapy as indicated. Implement initials orders and order sets for respiratory services. Completes daily and weekly documentation per best practice policy. Integrating findings of other members of the IDT in assessment, treatment and recommendations Attend all applicable daily, weekly and monthly meetings. Ensure that equipment is covered, disinfected and changed appropriately. Following facilities respiratory procedure and protocols. Performs related duties as required. About our Company: - 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients. Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated. “22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply." All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.