Respiratory Therapist

New Jersey Respiratory Associates; Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Respiratory Associates is seeking multiple Respiratory Therapists to join our team of healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders, administer medications and oxygen therapy, and educate patients and families on disease management and breathing techniques.

You will collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and respond to emergencies.

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 emergency situations.

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 to develop patient treatment plans.
• Monitor and record patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Respond to emergency situations and provide life support measures as needed, in accordance with the scope of practice for a Respiratory Therapist.

Skills

State license as Respiratory Therapist

BLS certification

Interpersonal & communication skills

Ability to work 12-hour shifts

Job description

Summary

We are seeking multiple Respiratory Therapists to join our team of healthcare professionals. Are you looking for additional hours or Full time! 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.