Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

RightReadMD; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

PTO & Paid Sick Leave

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care and life-support to patients with cardiopulmonary conditions under physician supervision. You will evaluate prescriptions, perform PFTs and monitor therapy parameters.

Responsibilities include operating ventilators and aerosol therapies, ensuring patient safety, documenting charts, and educating patients. NJ license and NBRC RRT certification required; advanced life support preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science degree from an accredited respiratory therapist program.
• Bachelor's Degree, highly preferred.
• Minimum 1+ years of Respiratory Care experience.
• Critical care experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with PFT studies and cardiopulmonary testing is highly preferred.
• Current or past experience with EPIC charting is highly preferred.
• RRT credential from NBRC is required.
• Certified or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist is expected within 12 months of hire.
• Active Respiratory Therapy license in New Jersey is required.
• Advanced and Basic Life Support certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates prescription, measures arterial blood gases, and assesses patient condition to determine therapy needs.
• Renders aerosol medications and treatments to patients for inhalation and positions patients to aid breathing.
• Determines administration methods and modifications in line with physician orders.
• Sets up and operates ventilators and other respiratory support equipment.
• Operates equipment to maintain therapy parameters such as gas concentration and humidity.
• Monitors physiological responses to therapy including vitals and ABG changes.
• Performs chest physiotherapy to clear mucus and aid breathing.
• Assists in pulmonary function testing for physician diagnosis.
• Maintains patient charts and tests equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Provides patient education and support for chronic lung disease.
• Demonstrates procedures to trainees and other health care staff.
• May care for premature infants and elderly patients with pulmonary risks.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical care experience

PFT studies

Cardiopulmonary testing

EPIC charting

Education

Associate of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree (highly preferred)

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Pulmonary Function Technologist (Certified/Registered)

New Jersey Respiratory Therapy license

Advanced and Basic Life Support certifications

Tools

EPIC charting

Job description

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care and life-support to patients with cardiopulmonary conditions under physician supervision. You will evaluate prescriptions, perform PFTs and monitor therapy parameters.

Responsibilities include operating ventilators and aerosol therapies, ensuring patient safety, documenting charts, and educating patients. NJ license and NBRC RRT certification required; advanced life support preferred.