vision insurance, paid time off, long term disability, tuition reimbursement
Baylor Resp Therapist Reg
Req #: 0000265889
Category: Respiratory
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Night
Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Department: Respiratory Care
Pay Range: $73.42 - $89.63 per hour
Location: 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039
Baylor Respiratory Therapist - RWJBarnabas Health
At RWJBarnabas Health, Respiratory Therapists become part of a purpose-driven environment where teamwork, clinical excellence, and compassionate care improve the lives of patients every day. This Respiratory Therapist role offers opportunities for professional growth, supportive collaboration, and a culture committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a vital role in assessing, treating, and educating patients with cardiopulmonary conditions while working alongside an interdisciplinary team dedicated to exceptional care. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every Respiratory Therapist is encouraged to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact.
A typical day for a Respiratory Therapist may include:
- Assessing patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions, evaluating clinical status, and recommending appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Administering respiratory therapies, including oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and mechanical ventilation management
- Monitoring patient response to treatment, recognizing changes in clinical condition, and communicating findings promptly to physicians and the care team
- Performing diagnostic procedures such as arterial blood gas collection, pulmonary function testing, and bedside respiratory assessments as appropriate
- Educating patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatment plans, equipment use, and strategies to support ongoing respiratory health
- Accurately documenting assessments, treatments, and patient responses within the electronic medical record to promote continuity of care
- Collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Maintaining respiratory equipment, ensuring proper operation, and adhering to infection prevention and patient safety standards
- Pursuing continued professional growth through continuing education, specialty certifications, and organizational resources that support long-term career development
This role might be for you if:
- Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues
- Strong clinical judgment helps you respond confidently in both routine and critical care situations
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and adaptability are essential
- Providing evidence-based respiratory care is central to your professional practice
- Attention to detail and patient safety guide your daily work
- Continuous learning and professional growth are important to you
- Collaborative team culture is something you actively help strengthen
To be considered for this Respiratory Therapist opportunity, you must:
- Graduate from an NBRC school for respiratory care.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist by NBRC.
- You hold an active New Jersey Respiratory Therapist License (RRT)
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer