Respiratory Therapist

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Whiting (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care across acute and chronic settings. You will assess, monitor, and treat patients, and collaborate with the care team to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include administering oxygen, ventilator support, arterial blood gas analysis, and patient education. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and continuous learning in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of respiratory assessment, treatment modalities, and ventilator management.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with healthcare providers.
• Commitment to compassionate patient care and continuous learning.
• Experience with advanced respiratory technology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and provide high-quality care across acute and chronic settings.
• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and manage ventilators.
• Draw and interpret arterial blood gases to evaluate patient respiratory status.
• Respond effectively to respiratory emergencies to ensure patient safety.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and proper use of equipment.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all procedures and patient interactions.

Skills

Respiratory assessment

Ventilator management

Communication & teamwork

Tools

Ventilator systems

Job description

Role:

• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and provide high-quality care across acute and chronic settings.
• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and manage ventilators.
• Draw and interpret arterial blood gases to evaluate patient respiratory status.
• Respond effectively to respiratory emergencies to ensure patient safety.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and proper use of equipment.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all procedures and patient interactions.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments and provide high-quality care across acute and chronic settings.
• Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and manage ventilators.
• Draw and interpret arterial blood gases to evaluate patient respiratory status.
• Respond effectively to respiratory emergencies to ensure patient safety.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and proper use of equipment.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of all procedures and patient interactions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of respiratory assessment, treatment modalities, and ventilator management.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with healthcare providers.
• Commitment to compassionate patient care and continuous learning.
• Experience with advanced respiratory technology is preferred.