Respiratory Therapist

New Jersey Respiratory Associates; Linwood (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Respiratory Associates seeks qualified Respiratory Therapists to join our team for FT, PT or Per Diem roles. You will assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders, and educate patients and families on managing conditions.

Responsibilities include administering medications and oxygen therapy, collaborating with physicians and nurses on treatment plans, monitoring progress, and responding to emergencies. State license and BLS certification required.

Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in the state.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willing to work 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Emergency response

Education

Current state license as Respiratory Therapist

BLS certification

Job description

Summary

We are seeking multiple Respiratory Therapists to join our team of healthcare professionals for either FT, PT or Per Diem. 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.