Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Nights

Description Matheny is a special hospital for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities. Mathenys mission is to provide exceptional care and an optimal quality of life for children and adults with special needs and medically complex developmental disabilities. Founded by Walter and Marquerite Matheny in 1951, the Matheny of today is a pioneer in providing fully integrated, personalized care and education that respects each person's dignity and encourages their highest potential. At Matheny, we focus on abilities in a warm and nurturing environment. Our fully-accredited non-profit private school combines traditional academics with therapeutic intervention and pre-vocational skill development. Our Adult Services Program includes five licensed community residences/group homes and two adult learning centers. Staffed by experienced therapists and instructors, the program supports adult patients as they attain their highest level of functioning and integration into the community. Matheny's Arts Access program empowers individuals with disabilities to create art without boundaries. Through the use of innovative communication systems, the artists have complete freedom to explore a world that is defined only by their unlimited creativity and unique self-expression. Matheny has a career opportunity available for a Per Diem Respiratory Therapist for the night shift. Matheny currently has career opportunities available for Full Time and Per Diem Respiratory Therapists on all shifts. Qualified candidates who are hired for Full Time employment will receive a Signing Bonus of $3,000.00. ($1,500.00 payable after completion of three months of continuous employment and the remaining $1,500.00 after completion of six months of continuous employment). Desired Qualities of a Respiratory Therapist: Respect Professionalism Integrity Compassion Duties of this position include: Performs patient-focused Respiratory Therapy services. Participates in Code Blue team drills and evaluations. Provides education and staff training. Provides oversight for environmental safety and equipment management. Complies with all appropriate Joint Commission and CARF standards of care. Participates in the interdisciplinary pulmonary clinics. Incentives for joining the Matheny team: Paid Training Staff Appreciation events Health and Wellness fairs Employee Recognition Awards Diversity events Employee Referral Bonuses All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Enriching Lives. Growing Abilities.PM22Position Requirements Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Current CPR Healthcare Certification required.(BLS and AED) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification preferred.(ACLS) National Board of Respiratory certification required. Full-Time/Part-Time Per Diem Document UploadOpen House Flyer Feb 8 2023_8.pdf