Respiratory Therapist - 12-Hour Shifts & Patient Care

New Jersey Respiratory Associates; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Respiratory Associates is seeking multiple Respiratory Therapists to join our healthcare team for full-time, part-time, or per diem shifts. You will assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders and educate patients and families on managing their conditions.

You will collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and respond to emergencies, providing life support as needed within the scope of practice for a

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 emergencies.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Emergency response

Job description

New Jersey Respiratory Associates is seeking multiple Respiratory Therapists to join our healthcare team for full-time, part-time, or per diem shifts. You will assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders and educate patients and families on managing their conditions.

You will collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and respond to emergencies, providing life support as needed within the scope of practice for a