Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (Ventilation & Therapy)

Florida Radiology Consultants; Summit, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide life support and cardiopulmonary care under physician supervision. You will evaluate patient conditions, administer therapies, operate ventilators, monitor responses, perform PFTs, and educate patients.

The role requires NJ license, BLS, and preferred ACLS within 12 months. Join a leading non-profit health system with multiple facilities in New Jersey; based in Morristown/Overlook area and supporting Summit, NJ; full-time on-site

Qualifications

• Associates degree in respiratory therapy required.
• 1+ years of respiratory care experience.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/EBP to obtain within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate prescriptions and arterial blood gases to determine therapy needs.
• Administer aerosol medications and position patients to aid breathing.
• Set up and operate ventilators and gas administration equipment.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust therapy as ordered.
• Perform pulmonary function tests to assist physician diagnosis.
• Maintain charts and ensure equipment safety and reliability.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Ventilator management

Emergency response

Education

Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EPIC charting

Job description

Atlantic Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide life support and cardiopulmonary care under physician supervision. You will evaluate patient conditions, administer therapies, operate ventilators, monitor responses, perform PFTs, and educate patients.

The role requires NJ license, BLS, and preferred ACLS within 12 months. Join a leading non-profit health system with multiple facilities in New Jersey; based in Morristown/Overlook area and supporting Summit, NJ; full-time on-site