Night Shift Respiratory Therapist - Certified & NJ-Licensed

Community Medical Center; Asbury Park (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist in New Jersey to provide comprehensive cardiorespiratory care. The role involves administering prescribed therapies, assisting in emergent procedures, airway management, and ongoing patient education.

You will work within an interdisciplinary team focused on safety and outcomes. The position requires NJ licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC certification/registration, and current AHA BLS.

Qualifications

• Current NJ licensure or eligibility as Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Certification and/or registration by NBRC is required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care as ordered and document in patient record.
• Assist during emergency bronchoscopy procedures.
• Intubate and ventilate during emergencies (if certified).
• Extubate patients as ordered by physicians.
• Perform bedside spirometry and weaning parameter checks.
• Perform arterial puncture, analysis, and report results.
• Maintain and calibrate arterial blood analyzers and co-oximeter.
• Provide airway management and suctioning as needed.
• Educate patients, families, and staff as required.
• Respond to Code Blue and perform CPR as needed.
• Set up and monitor oxygen devices, pulse oximeters, capnography, and ventilators.
• Verify orders for accuracy and check contraindications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clear communication

Clinical judgment

Teamwork

Adaptability

Patient safety

Education

NJ licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner

NBRC certification/registration

AHA BLS certification

Job description

Community Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist in New Jersey to provide comprehensive cardiorespiratory care. The role involves administering prescribed therapies, assisting in emergent procedures, airway management, and ongoing patient education.

You will work within an interdisciplinary team focused on safety and outcomes. The position requires NJ licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC certification/registration, and current AHA BLS.