Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Day Shift

Trinitas Regional Medical Center; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement plans

Health insurance

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist Registered to evaluate and care for acute care patients with breathing system complications. You will perform assessments, operate respiratory devices, and coordinate with physicians.

Requirements include graduation from a Respiratory Care program, NJ license, RRT, BLS, ACLS; PALS/NRP preferred and at least two years of experience is favored. Full-time, day shift, on-site at New Jersey facility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Respiratory Care education program.
• NJ Respiratory License and RRT certification required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS/NRP preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessment pre, during, and post procedures for all ages.
• Demonstrates competency with all respiratory modalities and equipment.
• Performs quality control for pulmonary function testing and blood analyzers.
• Performs invasive procedures per hospital guidelines and communicates results.
• Maintains disinfection/sterilization procedures and documents activities.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilation support

Invasive procedures

Education

Graduate of Respiratory Care program

NJ Respiratory License

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP

PALS

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist Registered to evaluate and care for acute care patients with breathing system complications. You will perform assessments, operate respiratory devices, and coordinate with physicians.

Requirements include graduation from a Respiratory Care program, NJ license, RRT, BLS, ACLS; PALS/NRP preferred and at least two years of experience is favored. Full-time, day shift, on-site at New Jersey facility.