Respiratory Therapist

New Jersey Respiratory; Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking multiple Respiratory Therapists in New Jersey to join a healthcare team providing assessment and treatment for cardiopulmonary disorders. The role emphasizes patient and family education on management, including medications and breathing techniques.

The successful candidates will work in a fast-paced setting, require current state licensure and BLS certification, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize patient care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist with active state license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• 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 medications and oxygen therapy as prescribed by physicians
• Educate patients and families on management of conditions and breathing techniques
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop treatment plans
• Monitor patient progress and adjust plans as needed
• Respond to emergencies and provide life-support measures per scope of practice

Skills

Interpersonal communication

12-hour shifts

Emergency response

Team collaboration

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.