REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in New Jersey is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide patient assessment, ventilatory support monitoring, and administration of medical gas delivery systems (i.e.: heliox, nitric, oxygen, etc.). Humidification and aerosol therapy, airway management, and delivery of aerosolized & instilled medications are included.

Responsibilities also cover chest physical therapy, vest therapy, IPV therapy, CPR, ABG analysis, and coordination of patient transport with

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Proof of NBRC registration as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Current NJ license.
• BLS required.
• ACLS and NRP within 6 months of hire.
• 1–2 years of clinical respiratory therapy experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessment and ventilatory support monitoring.
• Administration of medical gas delivery systems (oxygen, heliox, nitric).
• Humidification and aerosol therapy, airway management, and bronchoscopy assistance.
• Transcutaneous monitoring and arterial blood gas analysis.
• Internal and external patient transport; patient and family education.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

RRT NBRC

BLS Certification

ACLS & NRP

NJ License

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program

Tools

Ventilators

Aerosol therapy devices

Job description

About us

About Cooper University Health Care

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

Cooper 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.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper 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 six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s 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 was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

Visit CooperHealth.org 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, arterial blood gas acquisition & analysis, Transcutaneous pc02 & po2 monitoring, 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

• (1-2 years) of clinical respiratory therapy experience preferred.
• Ability to logically and independently plan and organize work assignments. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Education Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

License/Certification Requirements

• Current NJ license.
• BLS required.
• Must obtain ACLS and NRP within (6) months of hire.