Acute & Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health in Jersey City is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist to perform comprehensive assessments, administer respiratory therapies, and expertly manage ventilators, responding promptly to emergencies in a teaching hospital setting.

You will collaborate closely with physicians and nursing staff, document patient care in strict adherence to evidence-based protocols, educate patients and families about respiratory health, and contribute to student mentorship

Qualifications

• Licensed respiratory therapist with active credentials.
• Proficient in airway management, assessments and emergencies.
• Clear communicator and team player in a hospital setting.
• Accurate documentation and strict protocol adherence.
• Interest in ongoing professional development and technology use.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and administer respiratory therapies
• Manage ventilators and respond effectively to respiratory emergencies
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff in a teaching hospital setting
• Accurately document patient care and follow evidence-based protocols
• Support patient and family education regarding respiratory health
• Precept and mentor students as appropriate

Skills

Assessments & ventilator management

Emergency response

Communication & teamwork

Protocol adherence & documentation

Professional development & technology

Education

Current valid registration as a Respiratory Therapist

Job description

• Perform comprehensive assessments and administer respiratory therapies
• Manage ventilators and respond effectively to respiratory emergencies
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff in a teaching hospital setting
• Accurately document patient care and follow evidence-based protocols
• Support patient and family education regarding respiratory health
• Precept and mentor students as appropriate

Role:

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and administer respiratory therapies
• Manage ventilators and respond effectively to respiratory emergencies
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff in a teaching hospital setting
• Accurately document patient care and follow evidence-based protocols
• Support patient and family education regarding respiratory health
• Precept and mentor students as appropriate

Qualifications & Skills

• Current valid registration as a Respiratory Therapist
• Proficiency in performing assessments, managing ventilators, and emergency response
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to adhere to protocols and document care meticulously
• Interest in professional development and utilizing advanced technology