Respiratory Therapist

Affinity Home Health Care Inc; Whiting (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Home Health Care Inc in Whiting, NJ seeks a Respiratory Therapist to assess and manage patient respiration across settings, administer therapies, monitor status, and respond to emergencies.

You will work with physicians and nurses to develop care plans, educate patients and families, document procedures, and support continuous learning in a patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of respiratory care procedures, equipment, and protocols.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to respond efficiently in emergency situations.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Willingness to engage in continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and manage respiratory therapies for patients in various settings.
• Administer oxygen, aerosol treatments, and operate ventilators.
• Draw and interpret arterial blood gases to monitor patient status.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies promptly and effectively.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop and implement care plans.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and equipment use.
• Ensure accurate documentation of all procedures and patient interactions.

Skills

Respiratory care

Communication

Emergency response

Patient-centered care

Professional development

Job description

Role

Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and manage respiratory therapies for patients in various settings.
• Administer oxygen, aerosol treatments, and operate ventilators.
• Draw and interpret arterial blood gases to monitor patient status.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies promptly and effectively.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop and implement care plans.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and equipment use.
• Ensure accurate documentation of all procedures and patient interactions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of respiratory care procedures, equipment, and protocols.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to respond efficiently in emergency situations.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Willingness to engage in continuous learning and professional development.