Respiratory Therapist

CARIN Alliance; Belleville (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CARIN Alliance is seeking a Respiratory Therapist in New Jersey to assess patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions and to administer prescribed therapies. The role involves managing ventilators, performing ABG sampling, and collaborating with physicians and the care team.

The position emphasizes patient and family education, adherence to safety and infection control standards, and ongoing professional development within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of respiratory care and equipment management.
• Ability to work effectively within a healthcare team.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Commitment to safety and infection control protocols.
• Professional development orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
• Administer prescribed therapies and manage ventilators and respiratory equipment.
• Perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Support patient and family education.
• Uphold safety and infection control standards.

Skills

Respiratory care knowledge

Team collaboration

Patient education

Infection control

Professional development

Job description

• Assess patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions


• Administer prescribed therapies and manage ventilators and respiratory equipment


• Perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis


• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams


• Support patient and family education


• Uphold safety and infection control standards

Role: Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions


• Administer prescribed therapies and manage ventilators and respiratory equipment


• Perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis


• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams


• Support patient and family education


• Uphold safety and infection control standards

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong knowledge of respiratory care and equipment management


• Ability to work effectively within a healthcare team


• Excellent communication and patient education skills


• Commitment to safety and infection control protocols


• Professional development orientation