Critical Care Respiratory Therapist - LTAC

Kindred; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital East New Jersey is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide safe, competent respiratory care per physician orders. You will monitor mechanical ventilation, administer medications, assess patients, and support hemodynamic monitoring and ABG analysis.

Responsibilities include airway management, suctioning, ventilation weaning, and accurate documentation. You will train staff, participate in rounds, and educate patients and families as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of practice.
• ACLS/BCLS certifications as required.
• Experience with invasive ventilation and ABG procedures.
• Willingness to participate in training and education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care procedures per hospital policies and protocols.
• Document and charge capture for respiratory services.
• Verify physician orders for respiratory care and initiate treatment.
• Manage oxygen delivery, vent settings, and airway devices.
• Perform airway management, suction, and assists with bronchoscopy as ordered.
• Conduct Spontaneous Breathing Trial assessments and wean per protocol.
• Educate patients and families; provide handoffs to the team.
• Participate in departmental rounds and on-going education.

Skills

Emergency response

Interpersonal communication

Team player

Fluent English

Adult-geriatric care

Attendance

Education

Respiratory therapy program certificate

Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy

Job description

Kindred Hospital East New Jersey is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide safe, competent respiratory care per physician orders. You will monitor mechanical ventilation, administer medications, assess patients, and support hemodynamic monitoring and ABG analysis.

Responsibilities include airway management, suctioning, ventilation weaning, and accurate documentation. You will train staff, participate in rounds, and educate patients and families as part of a multidisciplinary team.