Critical Care Respiratory Therapist | Ventilation & PFTs

Atlantic Health; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage

Life & AD&D Insurance

Tuition Assistance

403(b) Retirement Plan

PTO & Paid Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A leading health care system is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care and life support to patients. Responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment administration, and education for chronic lung disease. An Associate of Science degree and an active license in New Jersey are required. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment, with competitive benefits and a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Active license for Respiratory Therapy in New Jersey required.
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within one year of employment.
• Basic Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy care to patients.
• Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy.
• Educate patients suffering from chronic lung disease.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient monitoring

Drug administration

Critical care experience

Patient education

Education

Associate of Science degree in respiratory therapy

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Mechanical ventilators

Therapeutic gas administration apparatus

Pulmonary function testing equipment

Job description

A leading health care system is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care and life support to patients. Responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment administration, and education for chronic lung disease. An Associate of Science degree and an active license in New Jersey are required. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment, with competitive benefits and a commitment to high-quality patient care.