Respiratory Therapist

New Jersey Respiratory Associates; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Respiratory Associates is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our clinical team in New Jersey. The role involves assessing and treating patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders, administering medications and oxygen therapy, and educating patients and families on disease management and breathing techniques.

You will collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop individualized treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and respond to emergencies with life-support

Qualifications

• Current state license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Administer medications and oxygen therapy as prescribed by physicians.
• Educate patients and families on condition management and breathing techniques.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop treatment plans.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Respond to emergencies and provide life support per scope of practice.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Emergency response

Shift work

Job description

Summary

We are seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our team of healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing and treating patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders and providing education to patients and their families on how to manage their conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders, such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and pneumonia.
• Administer medication and oxygen therapy as prescribed by physicians.
• Educate patients and their families on how to manage their conditions, including medication use and breathing techniques.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians and nurses, to develop patient treatment plans.
• Monitor and record patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Respond to emergency situations, such as cardiac arrest, and provide life support measures as needed, in accordance with the scope of practice for a Respiratory Therapist.

Requirements

• Current state license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergency situations.