Respiratory Therapist

New Jersey Respiratory; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Respiratory is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our team of healthcare professionals in East Orange, NJ. You will assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders and educate their families on managing conditions.

Requirements include a state license, BLS certification, and strong communication skills. The role involves 12-hour shifts and responding to emergencies in a fast-paced setting.

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 medication and oxygen therapy as prescribed by physicians.
• Educate patients and families on managing conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop treatment plans.
• Monitor and record patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Respond to emergency situations and provide life support measures as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

12-hour shifts

Emergency response

Education

State license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist

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.