Certified Respiratory Therapist

RWJBarnabas Health; Belleville (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality respiratory care within our patient-centric, innovative health system. You will assess patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions, administer prescribed therapies, manage ventilators, and perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.

You will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams, support patient and family education, and uphold strict safety and infection

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
• Administer prescribed therapies to patients.
• Manage ventilators and respiratory equipment.
• Perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and interdisciplinary teams.
• Support patient and family education.
• Uphold safety and infection control standards and pursue professional development opportunities.

Skills

Ventilator management

Arterial blood gas sampling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Respiratory therapy

Tools

Ventilators

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality respiratory care within our patient-centric, innovative health system. In this role, you will assess patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions, administer prescribed therapies, manage ventilators and respiratory equipment, and perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis. You will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams, support patient and family education, and uphold strict safety and infection control standards while benefiting from robust professional development opportunities.