Night Respiratory Therapist — Per Diem

RWJBarnabas Health; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Reg for RWJ Somerset in Somerville, NJ. This per diem, night-shift role involves assessing and treating patients with cardiopulmonary conditions as part of a collaborative respiratory care team.

You will administer therapies, monitor responses, and document care, while engaging in education for patients and families and maintaining equipment in a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey Respiratory Therapist License (RRT)
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification
• Current American Heart Association PALS certification

Responsibilities

• Assessing patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions, evaluating clinical status, and recommending appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Administering respiratory therapies, including oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and mechanical ventilation management
• Monitoring patient response to treatment, recognizing changes in clinical condition, and communicating findings promptly to physicians and the care team
• Performing diagnostic procedures such as arterial blood gas collection, pulmonary function testing, and bedside respiratory assessments as appropriate
• Educating patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatment plans, equipment use, and strategies to support ongoing respiratory health
• Accurately documenting assessments, treatments, and patient responses within the electronic medical record to promote continuity of care
• Collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Maintaining respiratory equipment, ensuring proper operation, and adhering to infection prevention and patient safety standards
• Pursuing continued professional growth through continuing education, specialty certifications, and organizational resources that support long-term career development

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Reg for RWJ Somerset in Somerville, NJ. This per diem, night-shift role involves assessing and treating patients with cardiopulmonary conditions as part of a collaborative respiratory care team.

You will administer therapies, monitor responses, and document care, while engaging in education for patients and families and maintaining equipment in a safety-focused environment.