Registered Respiratory Therapist

Community Medical Center; Whiting (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Medical Center in New Jersey seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care to patients across acute and chronic settings. Responsibilities include performing respiratory assessments, administering oxygen and aerosol therapies, managing ventilators, and drawing arterial blood gases.

The therapist collaborates with physicians and nurses to develop care plans, educates patients and families on respiratory conditions and equipment use, and ensures

Qualifications

• Academic knowledge of respiratory therapy principles.
• Ability to assess and monitor patients' respiratory status.
• Proficiency with oxygen and aerosol therapies.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and monitor patient progress.
• Administer oxygen and aerosol therapies as prescribed.
• Manage ventilators and monitor related alarms.
• Draw and interpret arterial blood gases and report results.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and provide interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop care plans.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and equipment use.
• Ensure accurate documentation of patient care in the medical record.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Ventilators

Job description

Community Medical Center seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care to patients across acute and chronic settings. Responsibilities include performing respiratory assessments, administering oxygen and aerosol therapies, managing ventilators, drawing and interpreting arterial blood gases, and responding to respiratory emergencies. The therapist will collaborate closely with physicians and nurses to develop care plans, educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and equipment use, and ensure accurate documentation. Our culture emphasizes compassionate, team-based care, continuous learning, and professional growth with access to advanced respiratory technology.