REGISTERED RESP THERAPIST

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our night shift team in Camden, NJ. The role involves patient assessment, monitoring mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, and administration of medical gas delivery systems.

Responsibilities include humidification and aerosol therapy, airway management, bronchoscopy assistance, and patient transport with education for patients and families. NJ license required with BLS/ACLS; 34–56 USD/hour.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Respiratory Care program (post-graduate program).
• 1–2 years of pediatric and adult critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessment and monitoring of mechanical ventilatory support.
• Non-invasive ventilation support and administration of medical gas delivery systems (e.g., heliox, nitric, oxygen).
• Humidification, aerosol therapy, airway management, and delivery of medications.
• Chest physical therapy, vest therapy, IPV therapy, in-exsufflator therapy, and arterial blood gas collection/analysis.
• Transcutaneous pCO2 and pO2 monitoring, pulse oximetry, ventilator weaning, and assist with bedside tracheostomies and bronchoscopy.
• Internal and external patient transport, and patient/family education.

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

REGISTERED RESP THERAPIST

Camden, NJ

Job ID 57143

Job Type Full Time

Shift Night

Specialty Respiratory

About us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children's Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org (opens in new window) to learn more.

Short Description

Patient assessment, mechanical ventilatory support monitoring, non-invasive ventilation support, administration of medical gas delivery systems (i.e.: heliox, nitric, oxygen compressed air, etc...).

Humidification and aerosol therapy, airway management, delivery of aerosolized & instilled medications, chest physical therapy, vest therapy, IPV therapy, in-exsuffalator therapy, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, arterialblood gas acquisition & analysis, Transcutaneous pc02 & po2monitoring, pulse oximetry monitoring & trending, ventilatory weaning, peak flow monitoring, assist with bedside tracheostomies, and bronchoscopy.

Internal and external patient transporting, patient and family education.

Experience Required

• Post Respiratory Care program graduate.
• 1-2 years preferred Pediatric and Adult critical care experience.

Education Requirements

High School diploma or GED and Graduate of an AMA Approved Respiratory Care Program - Associates.

License/Certification Requirements

Current NJ-RESP - New Jersey State Respiratory Care Board License.

Valid BLS and ACLS

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate Min $34

Hourly Rate Max $56

The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.

A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.

Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail]