Respiratory Therapist

RWJBarnabas Health; North Arlington (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality respiratory care within our integrated New Jersey health system. You will assess patients, administer oxygen and aerosol therapies, manage ventilators, and perform arterial blood gas analysis.

You will collaborate closely with physicians and nurses, respond to respiratory emergencies, and provide patient and family education.

Qualifications

• Assess patients to determine respiratory needs.
• Administer oxygen and aerosol therapies as prescribed.
• Manage ventilators and perform arterial blood gas analysis.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to plan and implement care.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies in a timely manner.
• Educate patients and families about treatment and care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for respiratory needs.
• Administer oxygen and aerosol therapies.
• Manage ventilators and arterial blood gas analysis.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses on care plans.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies.
• Educate patients and families.

Skills

Ventilator management

ABG analysis

Oxygen therapy

Patient assessment

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen delivery systems

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality respiratory care within our integrated New Jersey health system. In this role, you will assess patients, administer oxygen and aerosol therapies, manage ventilators, and perform arterial blood gas analysis. You will collaborate closely with physicians and nurses, respond to respiratory emergencies, and provide patient and family education. RWJBarnabas Health offers a diverse, inclusive culture, advanced technology, and ongoing professional development to support your growth and impact in patient-centric care.