Respiratory Therapist

Acute Medical Staffing; Mendham (NJ); On-site; USD 74,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Acute Medical Staffing in Mendham, NJ is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a permanent, full-time role at a 124-bed skilled nursing facility offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The RT will perform respiratory assessments, treatments, monitoring, and resident education.

The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday with an every-other-weekend rotation. Candidates must have an active RT license or certification, BLS, and prior experience in skilled nursing or

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Respiratory Therapist license or certification.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or similar setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' respiratory status and monitor changes.
• Provide respiratory treatments, oxygen, nebulizers, suctioning as prescribed.
• Manage respiratory equipment and oxygen systems.
• Develop individualized respiratory care plans.
• Educate residents and families on conditions and treatments.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation and participate in care conferences.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Teamwork

Assessment

Independent work

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Active Respiratory Therapist license or certification

Current BLS certification

Job description

Description

Location: Mendham, NJ
Facility Type: 124-bed skilled nursing facility offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term care
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: $38.00 per hour
Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with an every-other-weekend rotation
Experience Requirement: Experienced respiratory therapists only; new graduates will not be considered.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Respiratory Therapist for a permeant position at a 124-bed skilled nursing facility providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The Respiratory Therapist will provide respiratory assessments, treatments, monitoring, education, and support for residents with acute, chronic, and complex respiratory conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ respiratory status and identify changes in condition.
• Provide respiratory treatments, oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, and suctioning as prescribed.
• Monitor and manage respiratory equipment and oxygen systems.
• Assist with airway management and ventilator or other respiratory support needs, when applicable.
• Develop and implement individualized respiratory care plans.
• Monitor residents’ response to treatment and communicate concerns to nursing staff and providers.
• Support short-term rehabilitation patients and long-term care residents with ongoing respiratory needs.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding respiratory conditions, medications, treatments, and equipment.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Participate in care conferences and collaborate with nursing, therapy, and medical staff.
• Respond appropriately to respiratory emergencies and changes in residents’ conditions.
• Follow infection-control procedures, facility policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Inspect, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment.
• Assist with discharge planning and provide instructions for continued respiratory care when appropriate.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapist license or certification required by applicable state regulations.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current BLS certification.
• Previous experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, acute care, or a similar setting required.
• Strong assessment, communication, organization, and clinical judgment skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to work the required Monday–Friday schedule and every-other-weekend rotation.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and reposition residents as needed.
• Ability to work around respiratory illnesses and infectious conditions while using appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Ability to respond promptly to urgent and emergency situations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $38.00 per hour
• Full-time schedule with 40 hours per week