Critical Care Respiratory Therapist: Ventilators & ABG

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic in New Jersey is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care for acute and critical care patients. The role includes patient assessments, delivering breathing treatments, and ventilator management.

You will perform arterial blood gas sampling/analysis, respond to emergencies, implement physician orders, document in the EMR, and educate patients and families while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Strong clinical assessment and technical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing education and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality respiratory care to acute and critical care patients.
• Perform patient assessments, administer breathing treatments, and manage ventilators.
• Conduct arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and rapid response calls.
• Implement physician-ordered care plans and follow evidence-based protocols.
• Document care in the EMR and educate patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Current Respiratory Therapist registra

Clinical assessment

Work under pressure

Communication & teamwork

Ongoing education

Job description

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic in New Jersey is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care for acute and critical care patients. The role includes patient assessments, delivering breathing treatments, and ventilator management.

You will perform arterial blood gas sampling/analysis, respond to emergencies, implement physician orders, document in the EMR, and educate patients and families while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and