Certified Respiratory Therapist

RWJBarnabas Health; North Arlington (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care across acute and specialty units. You will perform assessments, administer oxygen and aerosol therapies, and obtain arterial blood gases.

You will collaborate with physicians and nurses, support emergency responses, and educate patients and families. RWJBarnabas Health offers a collaborative, diverse environment with access to advanced technology, continuing education, and professional growth

Qualifications

• Assess respiratory status and develop care plans.
• Administer oxygen and aerosol therapies.
• Manage invasive and noninvasive ventilators.
• Obtain arterial blood gases and interpret results.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and monitor respiratory status.
• Administer oxygen and aerosol therapies.
• Manage ventilator settings for invasive and noninvasive modes.
• Obtain and interpret arterial blood gases (ABG).
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to adjust care.
• Support emergency responses and code teams.
• Educate patients and families on treatments and devices.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Ventilator management

ABG sampling

Collaborative care

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen delivery systems

ABG analyzers

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care across acute and specialty units. In this role, you will perform assessments, administer oxygen and aerosol therapies, manage invasive and noninvasive ventilators, and obtain arterial blood gases. You will collaborate closely with physicians and nurses, support emergency responses, and educate patients and families. RWJBarnabas Health offers a collaborative, diverse environment with access to advanced technology, continuing education, and professional growth opportunities.