PD Respiratory Therapist

RWJBarnabas Health; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Per diem schedule

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Per Diem Respiratory Therapist at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in New Jersey. The role focuses on patient assessments, respiratory care procedures, and ventilator management under physician orders.

The position requires NBRC credentials (CRT or RRT) and an active New Jersey Respiratory Care License, with BLS and onboarding completed, in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NBRC-approved School of Respiratory Care.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Current New Jersey State Respiratory Care License.
• Successful completion of orientation/onboarding programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced respiratory therapy procedures per physician orders and protocols.
• Assess patients and provide respiratory treatments; transcribe and implement orders accurately.
• Administer oxygen therapy and monitor patient responses.
• Manage patients requiring ventilator support and adjust care as appropriate.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the care team to deliver high-quality care.
• Document patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes in the EMR.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

NBRC-approved School of Respiratory Care

CRT or RRT

New Jersey State Respiratory Care License

Job description

Job Title: PD Respiratory Therapist

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Respiratory Care

Req #: 0000262751

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $52.79 - $52.79 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Per Diem Respiratory Therapist – RWJBarnabas Health

A typical day for a Per Diem Respiratory Therapist may include:

• Performing basic and advanced respiratory therapy procedures within the scope of respiratory patient care services.
• Assessing patients and providing respiratory treatments based on physician orders and established clinical protocols.
• Transcribing and implementing physician orders accurately and efficiently.
• Administering oxygen therapy and monitoring patient response.
• Utilizing advanced assessment skills to identify changes in patient condition and adjust care as appropriate.
• Managing and monitoring patients requiring ventilator support.
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Documenting patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes in the electronic medical record.
• Ensuring compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

This role might be for you if:

• You are passionate about providing compassionate, patient-centered respiratory care.
• You thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment and enjoy working with a diverse patient population.
• You are confident in managing acute respiratory conditions and ventilator support.
• You possess strong critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• You work well independently while also collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
• You are flexible and enjoy the variety that comes with a per diem schedule.

To be considered for this Per Diem Respiratory Therapist opportunity:

• Graduate of an NBRC-approved School of Respiratory Care.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Current New Jersey State Respiratory Care License.
• Successful completion of all required orientation and onboarding programs.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or ability to obtain per organizational requirements).