Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - Innovate Care & Growth

RWJBarnabas Health; Point Pleasant (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in New Jersey seeks a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist to deliver compassionate, evidence-based respiratory care to infants, children, and adolescents. The therapist will perform assessments, administer therapies, manage ventilators, and respond to emergencies in collaboration with physicians and nurses.

You will develop and adjust care plans, educate patients and families, document care in the EMR, and adhere to safety and infection-control standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, evidence-based respiratory care to infants, children, and adolescents.
• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and adjust care plans.
• Administer therapies and manage ventilator support as needed.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies in collaboration with physicians and nurses.
• Document care in the EMR and maintain accurate records.
• Adhere to safety and infection-control standards.
• Educate patients and families about treatments and home care when applicable.
• Collaborate with the care team to optimize outcomes and participate in quality initiatives.

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health in New Jersey seeks a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist to deliver compassionate, evidence-based respiratory care to infants, children, and adolescents. The therapist will perform assessments, administer therapies, manage ventilators, and respond to emergencies in collaboration with physicians and nurses.

You will develop and adjust care plans, educate patients and families, document care in the EMR, and adhere to safety and infection-control standards.