Critical Care Respiratory Therapist – PFT & Ventilators

Florida Radiology Consultants; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Tuition Assistance

PTO & Paid Sick Leave

Advancement & Academic Advising

Job summary

Atlantic Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide life support and therapy under physician supervision. Responsibilities include evaluating treatment, administering aerosols, operating ventilators, and monitoring patient responses.

The role requires NJ license, NBRC credentialing within 1 year, BLS, and ALS readiness. The ideal candidate has 1+ year of respiratory care experience, critical care exposure, and familiarity with PFTs and EPIC charting.

Qualifications

• AS degree in respiratory therapy required.
• NBRC credentialing required within 1 year of employment.
• New Jersey license active required.
• BLS certification required; ALS within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate prescriptions and assess patient condition to determine therapy type and duration.
• Administer aerosol medications and assist with breathing support.
• Set up and operate respiratory therapy devices including ventilators and gas administration systems.
• Monitor patient responses: vitals, ABGs, and blood chemistries.
• Perform pulmonary function tests as part of diagnostic assessment.
• Maintain patient charts and ensure equipment safety and repairs as needed.
• Provide patient education and support for chronic lung disease.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient assessment

Critical care

Ventilation support

Pulmonary monitoring

Education

Associate of Science degree in respiratory therapy

Bachelor's degree (highly preferred)

Tools

EPIC charting

Job description

Atlantic Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide life support and therapy under physician supervision. Responsibilities include evaluating treatment, administering aerosols, operating ventilators, and monitoring patient responses.

The role requires NJ license, NBRC credentialing within 1 year, BLS, and ALS readiness. The ideal candidate has 1+ year of respiratory care experience, critical care exposure, and familiarity with PFTs and EPIC charting.