Registered Respiratory Therapist – Multi-Location Float

Hackensack Meridian Health; Eatontown (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for Shore Care. The role involves providing comprehensive respiratory care, monitoring patients, and coordinating with physicians across multiple locations statewide.

The position requires an AMA-approved respiratory care program, an associate’s degree (bachelor’s preferred), and at least two years of acute care experience plus one year of travel experience. Licenses and certifications are listed in the posting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care program.
• Associate's degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of acute care respiratory care experience.
• Minimum 1 year travel experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in diagnosis, treatment and management of pulmonary disorders per physician prescription.
• Perform cardiopulmonary evaluation and educate patients and families.
• Operate and monitor respiratory care equipment and ventilators.
• Administer medications and manage life-support systems as prescribed.
• Record patient data in EPIC and ensure accuracy.
• Respond to emergency and trauma codes as needed.

Skills

Respiratory care knowledge

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Care program

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for Shore Care. The role involves providing comprehensive respiratory care, monitoring patients, and coordinating with physicians across multiple locations statewide.

The position requires an AMA-approved respiratory care program, an associate’s degree (bachelor’s preferred), and at least two years of acute care experience plus one year of travel experience. Licenses and certifications are listed in the posting.