Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Atlantic Health; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Atlantic Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory therapy care under physician supervision. You will evaluate prescriptions, administer inhalation therapies, monitor ABGs, and perform pulmonary function tests to support patient diagnoses.

Responsibilities include ventilator setup, patient education, chart maintenance, and collaboration with the medical team. AAS in RT is required; Bachelor’s preferred; NJ license and NBRC RRT are required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in respiratory therapy is required.
• Bachelors degree is highly preferred.
• Minimum 1+ year of respiratory care experience.
• New Jersey license as a Respiratory Therapist is required.
• RRT credential required by NBRC.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate prescriptions and determine therapy type and duration.
• Administer aerosol medications for inhalation and position patients for breathing support.
• Set up and operate ventilators and gas administration equipment.
• Monitor patient responses: vitals, ABGs, and labs.
• Perform pulmonary function tests to aid diagnosis.
• Maintain patient charts and ensure equipment safety.

Skills

Patient care

Critical care

PFT studies

Cardiopulmonary testing

Ventilator management

EPIC charting

Education

Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s degree

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

New Jersey license

Life Support certifications

Tools

EPIC charting

Job description

Atlantic Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory therapy care under physician supervision. You will evaluate prescriptions, administer inhalation therapies, monitor ABGs, and perform pulmonary function tests to support patient diagnoses.

Responsibilities include ventilator setup, patient education, chart maintenance, and collaboration with the medical team. AAS in RT is required; Bachelor’s preferred; NJ license and NBRC RRT are required.