Registered Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem, Days, 9am-5pm, AMG, Pulmonology, Summit, NJ

Isort; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer 


PTO & Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Ment

Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave

Backup and On-Site Childcare

Well-Being Rewards

EAP

Fertility Benefits

Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts

Job summary

Atlantic Medical Group in New Jersey is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist to join our clinical team. The role focuses on patient-centered care, spirometry testing, CPAP/BIPAP setup, EMR documentation, and collaboration with physicians and staff.

Requirements include an AS degree in respiratory therapy, NJ license with NBRC RRT, BLS and ALS eligibility within 12 months. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development within a large health system.

Qualifications

• AS degree in respiratory therapy required.
• Active NJ license and NBRC RRT credential within 1 year.
• BLS; ALS or eligibility within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform spirometry, lung volumes, and diffusion capacity using Carefusion/Vyntus systems.
• Calibrate equipment and set up for tests.
• Conduct exercise/oxygen titration testing.
• Demonstrate EPIC system proficiency including scheduling and messaging.
• Triage CPAP/PFT-related patient calls and educate patients.
• Assist CPAP/BIPAP setup and advise appropriate equipment.
• Process orders, route calls, and follow up with patients.
• Verify insurance eligibility and coverage.
• Navigate multiple systems to obtain documentation (CPAP orders, sleep studies).
• Participate in quality management and maintain clinical competencies.

Skills

Spirometry

Carefusion/Vyntus

EPIC proficiency

EMR documentation

Patient education

Education

Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy

New Jersey Respiratory Therapist license

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification or eligible within 12 months

Tools

EPIC System

Carefusion/Vyntus systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Clinical Functions: Adheres to infection control and hand hygiene guidelines. Recognizes and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals and AMG safety policies. Reports safety concerns promptly via Origami system. Contributes to team and practice site operations by covering co-workers and providers during training, meetings, and lunch and/or as needed. Document assessment and interventions in EMR. Identify learning needs of patients and families, educating by adapting to their learning style and utilizing teach-back method. Provides care that is safe, ethical, patient-family centered, culturally congruent and evidence-based. Skills which may be required to be performed include but not limited to:

• Perform spirometry, lung volumes, and diffusion capacity using Carefusion/Vyntus systems.

• Equipment calibration and set up

• Exercise/oxygen titration testing

• EPIC System proficiency including scheduling, linking order, messages

• Triage patient calls as they pertain to PFT/CPAP

• Perform routine mask fitting for practice patients

• Per physician orders set up patients with appropriate CPAP/BIPAP equipment

• Process orders, route calls to appropriate resources, and follow up on patient calls

• Verify insurance for patient eligibility and coverage

• Navigate multiple systems to obtain applicable documentation (CPAP orders/sleep studies)

• Participate in quality management and performance improvement activities

• Maintain clinical competencies

• Serve as mentor and resource to others

• Work independently within the scope of practice to achieve clinical outcomes

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate of Science degree from an accredited respiratory therapist program, required.
• Active license for Respiratory Therapy in New Jersey, required. Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), required within one (1) year of employment.
• Basic Life Support certification required. Advanced Life Support expected to have or obtain with 12 months of hire.

ABOUT US

Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning.

Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health's entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services.

In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package

that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.