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Duties: Job Functions: The RRT will provide direct patient care services with specific emphasis on pulmonary function testing and initiation of CPAP devices; support requests for continued supply of durable medical equipment such as oxygen concentrators and nebulizers; assist in training on use of

Soloh Partners is seeking a local contract Registered Respiratory Therapist for a local contract job in Summit, New Jersey.Job Description & Requirements.Registered Respiratory Therapist.Job Functions: The RRT will provide direct patient care services with specific emphasis on pulmonary function tes

Key Responsibilities Perform analysis on pulmonary function data Resolve inquiries regarding data quality from sponsors, investigator sites, monitors, and project managers Ensure all clinical trials meet contracted turnaround times and provide periodic status reports to the Director of Respirato

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As a Post Acute and Long Term Care respiratory therapist, your role would involve providing specialized care and treatment to patients with cardio-pulmonary, respiratory conditions neurological disorders and physical conditions that manifest into respiratory disorders over an extended period. Knowle

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A leading healthcare organization in Summit, New Jersey is seeking a Registered Nurse to monitor patient care and administer medications.The ideal candidate should be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with current state licensure and BLS certification.Duties involve working collaboratively

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Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k), • Flexible schedule EMTs have the basic knowledge and skills necessary to stabilize and safely transport patients ranging from non-emergency and routine medical transports to life threatening emergencies. Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response system, under medical oversight. Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. Emergency Medical Technicians are a critical link between the scene of an emergency and the health care system. This posting are for applicants who currently possess an EMT certification valid in New Jersey and can meet the duty requirements. Applicants may also apply on our website . Position RequirementsCertification Applicants are required to possess a current and valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification issued by the New Jersey Department of Health. • NOTE: Applicants who possess the higher level certification as a Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic, or Mobile Intensive Care Registered Nurse Certification, issued by the New Jersey Department of Health, are considered to have met the above certification requirements, but can only practice at the level of care the agency is certified to.Applicants are required to possess a current and valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification obtained through an instructor led program with skills verification, a written examination, and include both one and two rescuer CPR (infant, child and adult), use of bag-valve mask ventilation devices (BVM) and semi-automatic external defibrillator (SAED) training issued by:, • American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider, • American Red Cross Professional Rescuer, • American Safety and Health Institute Professional Rescuer, • AAOS/ACEP Emergency Care and Safety Institute Healthcare Provider, • National Safety Council Basic Life Support: Healthcare and Professional Rescuers, • Department of Defense Professional RescuerDriver's License Applicants will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey and have an acceptable Driver History Abstract. Criminal Background Check Applicants will be required to possess a criminal background that is free of criminal history that is inconsistent with the conduct required to be an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) subject to the guidance of the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Experience Applicants are required to have 18 months experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) responding to 911 emergency calls or four (4) years experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) providing general transport. Position QualificationsTraining Within four (4) weeks of hiring, and as required thereafter, the applicants must complete the following training provided by the agency, or show proof of completion of an alternative course subject to approval by the agency Training Officer: • BLS Protocols: Anaphylaxis, Atraumatic Chest Pain/Discomfort, Opiate Overdose, Respiratory Distress, and Spinal Motion Restriction;, • Bloodborne Pathogens: Required by OSHA with annual refresher training;, • CBRNE Awareness: Required by Hazardous Materials Regulations for New Jersey Emergency Responders with annual refresher training;, • Developmental Disabilities Awareness: Required by New Jersey Public Law 2008, Chapter 80;, • Hazard Communication/Right to Know: Required by OSHA with biennial refresher training;, • Hazardous Materials Awareness: Required by Hazardous Materials Regulations for New Jersey Emergency Responders with annual refresher training;, • HIPAA Awareness: Required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) with annual refresher training;, • IS-100: Required by Homeland Security Directive No. 5 (HSPD-5) and defined by New Jersey Executive Order #50;, • IS-700: Required by Homeland Security Directive No. 5 (HSPD-5) and defined by New Jersey Executive Order #50;, • Respiratory Protection: Required by OSHA with annual refresher training;, • Sexual Harassment Prevention: Required by New Jersey Laws Against Discrimination (LAD) with annual refresher training; and, • Workplace Harassment Prevention: Required by New Jersey Laws Against Discrimination (LAD) with annual refresher training.Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) Applicants are required to complete a FTEP program to systematically train all candidate Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in the operations and standards of the Union Emergency Medical Unit (Union EMU) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system. It will be used with new EMTs, both new to EMS and new to Union EMU, to further educate them beyond their current knowledge base and tailor their skills to our agencys operations. This program will: • Verify candidates skills proficiency, clinical decision making, and communication skills;, • Familiarize the candidate with the different forms of documentation expected by Union EMU;, • Help the candidate understand and learn the policies and procedures of Union EMU; and, • Assure the candidate feels confident to fulfill his/her role as an Emergency Medical TechnicianPhysical Demands The work of an Emergency Medical Technician is physically strenuous and can be stressful. To maintain their position, Emergency Medical Technicians must: • Have good physical stamina, endurance, and body condition which would not be adversely affected by lifting, carrying, and balancing at times, patients in excess of 125 pounds (250 pounds, with assistance);, • Be physically able to work twenty-four-hour continuous shifts, if needed; and, • Demonstrate motor coordination, which necessary for the well-being of the patient, the Emergency Medical Technician, and co-workers over uneven terrain.Work Environment Emergency Medical Technicians have one of the highest rates of injuries and illnesses of all occupations. Risks can be reduced by following proper safety procedures. To maintain their position, Emergency Medical Technicians must be able to work in environments that includes: • Working both indoors and outdoors, in all types of weather;, • Considerable kneeling, bending, and lifting while caring for and moving patients;, • The potential to be exposed to contagious diseases and viruses, such as hepatitis B and HIV; and, • Potentially treating combative patients.Examples of work can include:, • Answers calls for emergency medical treatment;, • Drives ambulance to required location, parks ambulance in a safe location, and creates a safe traffic environment by placement of road flares, removal of debris, and redirection of traffic;, • Determines the nature and extent of injury and establishes priorities for emergency care;, • Administers emergency care such as opening and maintaining airway, giving positive pressure ventilation, and cardio-resuscitation;, • Stops bleeding by bandaging or tourniquets, treats shock, immobilizes fractures, and provides initial care of poisoned and burn patients;, • Searches for medical identification emblem as a clue for providing emergency care;, • Extricates patient from entrapment;, • Radios the dispatcher for additional help if needed;, • Prepares victims for transportation in an ambulance;, • Cares for patient on return trip to hospital;, • Reports to the dispatcher the nature and extent of injuries to ensure prompt medical care on arrival;, • May request advice from hospital physician or emergency department;, • May deliver newborn infants;, • On arrival, transfers patient to stretcher, carries or wheels into hospital; and provides nurse or doctor evaluation of the patient's condition;, • Prepares reports of trips made and enters information into a chronological log;, • May also act as dispatcher determining priorities in calls for ambulance and dispatching the ambulance; and, • Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.Duty Requirements To maintain their position, Emergency Medical Technicians must work a prescribed number of duty hours each month consistent with either the regular or differential requirements: Regular Requirements • Work a minimum of fifty (50) hours in a calendar month;, • Work ten (10) hours of the required fifty (50) hours designated as Weekend, Holiday, and/or Emergency Differential in a calendar month;, • Work one (1) assignment designated as a Special Event between January to June; and, • Work one (1) assignment designated as a Special Event between July to December.Differential Requirements, • Work twenty-five (25) hours designated as Weekend, Holiday, and/or Emergency Differential hours in a calendar month;, • Work two (2) assignments designated as a Special Event between January to June; and, • Work two (2) assignments designated as a Special Event between July to December.Hours worked for Special Events will count towards the monthly hour requirement. However, no hours will count towards the duty requirement if they are designated as Staffing Differential. Job Knowledge and Abilities To maintain their position, Emergency Medical Technicians must consistently demonstrate the following: • Knowledge of principles of emergency medical and first aid treatment., • Knowledge of the techniques used to administer pulmonary and cardiac resuscitation., • Knowledge of the techniques used to administer oxygen., • Knowledge of appropriate emergency treatment depending on the patient's condition., • Ability to remain calm in an emergency situation., • Ability to establish rapport with the patient., • Ability to drive an ambulance with caution., • Ability to work harmoniously with others., • Ability to determine the nature and extent of injury and provide emergency medical treatment., • Ability to administer first aid, CPR, and other emergency medical care., • Ability to prioritize emergency medical treatment needs., • Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units., • Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication., • Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.Competencies To maintain their position, Emergency Medical Technicians must annually demonstrate competencies in the following areas and any other area deemed necessary by Medical Director: • Patient assessment, including vital signs and ongoing evaluation;, • Pulmonary or cardiopulmonary resuscitation and foreign body airway obstruction management;, • Oxygen administration;, • Oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal airway insertion;, • Oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal suctioning;, • Emergency treatment for bleeding, burns, poisoning, seizures, soft tissue injuries, chest-abdominal-pelvic injuries, muscle and bone injuries, eye injuries and childbirth (including care of the newborn), as prescribed within the National Standard Curriculum for EMT-Basics;, • Application of spinal immobilization devices and splinting materials, including traction splints;, • Basic triage and basic maneuvers to gain access to the patient;, • Patient lifting and moving techniques;, • AED utilization;, • Assisting an EMT-Paramedic, registered nurse or physician; and, • Assisting a patient to administer drugs previously prescribed for that patient, limited to:, • Prescribed metered dose inhaler;, • Sublingual nitroglycerin; or, • Epinephrine auto injector.Disclaimer, • This position posting was developed in conjunction with the functional job analysis that was developed by the Psychoeducational Clinic of the Ohio State University, at the request of the Board of Directors of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. The functional job analysis was later endorsed by a committee comprised of members of the National Association of State EMS Directors and the National Council of State EMS Training Coordinators. The NREMT Board also utilized this functional job analysis in the development of examination accommodations to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act., • The agency will utilize this functional job analysis to provide any reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the New Jersey Laws Against Discrimination. However, any accommodation that creates an undue hardship is not required to be provided by the agency, and may make the applicant ineligible., • The agency reserves the modify this position posting at any time.

Job Description LABORATORY MANAGER 1.0 Corporate Job Title Laboratory Manager 2.0 Reporting Relationships Branch Manager for day-to-day laboratory responsibilities and Laboratory Director for quality systems responsibilities. 3.0 Position Summary Manages and coordinates laboratory functions for the branch. Provides guidance, leadership and training to laboratory staff on routine matters. Responsible for taking the necessary steps to ensure that all laboratory functions and resources are run safely, accurately and efficiently. 4.0 Minimum Requirements • Requires a B.S. (preferable Chemistry degree) with a minimum of five years general laboratory experience or three years experience in a petroleum laboratory., • Must possess managerial and inter-personal skills., • Must be able to distinguish color., • Must pass pulmonary test for respirator use. 5.0 Responsibilities • Acts as the liaison between Laboratory Coordinator and general laboratory staff with respective Branch Manager, Operations Department and Laboratory Director., • Works closely with Operations Department to obtain day-to-day analytical testing requirements based upon nominations received from clients in order to provide accurate, reliable results on a timely basis. Works directly with customers for laboratory submitted samples if required., • Ensures that laboratory staff and visitors follow all documented safety requirements as defined by the company safety program., • Uses judgment and discretion in directing, coordinating and scheduling the work activities of laboratory staff consistent with accepted operating practices and procedures, including periods during non-working hours, weekends and holidays., • Receives, compiles, and verifies the data resulting from laboratory analyses and ensures accurate and complete preparation of applicable reports as per standard procedures., • Works in conjunction with the Laboratory Director to maintain internal quality control / quality assurance program to ensure the use of standard laboratory practices., • Works with laboratory staff to analyze and compile round robin and quality control sample results to ensure operating efficiency of process and/or testing equipment., • Ensures the laboratory has the equipment and supplies necessary to meet customer demands and established quality program. Manages equipment and supply inventory, including scheduled preventive maintenance requirements of the equipment. Coordinates the replacement or repair of faulty equipment or supplies as needed., • Responsible for the maintenance and control of the sample retain area, including standard cradle-to-grave sample requirements and waste disposal., • Ensures that laboratory staff is qualified to perform necessary testing and meets the training / refresher training requirements of the quality system. Ensures Test Method Assessments, • (TMA’s) are conducted as per the required procedure and schedule., • Using advanced knowledge gained in the laboratory, identifies the root causes of quality system problems (customer, specifications or Camin Cargo system) in respective areas of responsibility and uses good judgment to independently troubleshoot, initiate, recommend, and/or implement timely solutions to the problems. 6.0 Fitness for Duty – Physical Demands Workday may consist of 8-12 hours however this can vary day to day and shift to shift. Some of the retain work is performed outdoors, wearing full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and could include possible exposure to high and low temperatures for a prolonged duration of time. Laboratory work is normally performed indoors under climate-controlled conditions. All times listed in the table below are approximate. • Maximum Lift-Floor to knee; Knuckle to waist; Waist to shoulder Weight Up to 45 lbs.- Duration/Day Up to 1 hours. • Walking Weight Up to 45 lbs. -Duration/Day Up to 10 hours • Pushing-Pulling Weight Variable-Duration/Day Up to 1 hour • Carrying Weight Up to 45 lbs.- Duration/Day Up to 2 hours • Ascend/Descend Ladder/Stair Weight Up to 45 lbs.- Duration/Day Up to 1 hour • Extended Reach Weight Up to 45 lbs.- Duration/Day Up to 1 hour • Standing Weight Up to 45 lbs.- Duration/Day Up to 12 hours • Crouch/Squat/Knee Weight Up to 45 lbs.- Duration/Day Up to 1 hour • Tool use Weight 5-8 lbs.- Duration/Day Up to 1 hour • Sitting Weight 5-8 lbs. -Duration/Day Up to 6 hours • Driving Weight N/A- Duration/Day Up to 6 hours All are required to perform this position This document contains Confidential and Proprietary information which is the property of Camin Cargo Control. None of the information contained herein may be disclosed, reproduced, distributed or used without prior written consent from Camin. All rights reserved.

Certified Respiratory Therapist.

As a Post Acute and Long Term Care respiratory therapist, your role would involve providing specialized care and treatment to patients with cardio-pulmonary, respiratory conditions neurological disorders and physical conditions that manifest into respiratory disorders over an extended period. Knowle

Responsible for assisting a Registered Nurse/patient care team in providing a variety of nutritional, clinical and transportation services and activities to promote patient comfort and satisfaction.Contributes to a positive work environment as an active team member with a commitment to learning and