Lead Respiratory Therapist

RWJBarnabas Health; Oceanport (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Lead to oversee respiratory care services and drive patient outcomes at our Oceanport location. You will provide advanced therapies, assess patients, and ensure adherence to evidence-based protocols.

You will mentor and schedule staff, coordinate care with physicians and nurses, maintain equipment and safety standards, and support quality improvement, training, and orientation to foster an inclusive, patient-centered culture and ongoing

Qualifications

• Requires leadership in respiratory care
• Involves mentoring, scheduling, and staff development
• Must ensure adherence to evidence-based protocols and safety standards

Responsibilities

• Oversee respiratory care services and patient outcomes
• Provide advanced respiratory therapies and patient assessments
• Mentor and schedule staff; coordinate with physicians and nurses
• Maintain equipment and safety standards; contribute to quality improvement and training

Skills

Leadership

Patient assessment

Mentoring staff

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Licensure as Respiratory Therapist

Tools

Ventilators management

Medical devices

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Lead to oversee respiratory care services and support excellence in patient outcomes. In this role, you will provide advanced respiratory therapies, assess and monitor patients, and ensure adherence to evidence-based protocols. You will mentor and schedule staff, coordinate care with physicians and nurses, and maintain equipment and safety standards. The Lead will help drive quality improvement, support training and orientation, and contribute to an inclusive, collaborative culture focused on compassionate, patient-centered care and continuous professional growth.