Respiratory Therapist

Community Medical Center; Asbury Park (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Medical Center seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care to patients across acute and chronic settings. You will perform respiratory assessments and administer oxygen and aerosol therapies, manage ventilators, draw and interpret arterial blood gases, and respond to respiratory emergencies.

You will collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop care plans and educate patients and families on respiratory conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be a respiratory therapist licensed or eligible (if applicable).
• Experience performing respiratory assessments and therapies.
• Ability to draw and interpret arterial blood gases (ABG).
• Able to educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and equipment use.
• Strong collaboration with physicians and nurses.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and administer oxygen and aerosol therapies.
• Manage ventilators and related equipment.
• Draw and interpret arterial blood gases and respond to respiratory emergencies.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop care plans.
• Educate patients and families and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

Patient education

Team collaboration

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen equipment

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.