Registered Respiratory Therapist

Cooper University Health Care; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, New Jersey seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform patient assessment and ventilatory support monitoring, administer respiratory therapies, and assist with arterial blood gas analysis and bronchoscopy-related tasks.

The role requires graduation from an AMA‑accredited Respiratory Therapy program, NBRC RRT certification, and NJ license with BLS; ACLS and NRP must be obtained within six months of hire. 1–2 years of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Must be NBRC registered as RRT.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessment and ventilatory support monitoring.
• Administration of medical gas delivery systems and airway management.
• Chest physiotherapy, humidification and aerosol therapy.
• Arterial blood gas collection and analysis; monitor gas exchange.

Skills

Respiratory therapy experience

Communication skills

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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.orgto 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.

Salary Min ($)

USD $34.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $56.00