Respiratory Therapist, Acute Care – Day Shift

RWJBarnabas Health; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist Reg at Jersey City Medical Center to assess, treat, and educate patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. Join an interdisciplinary team focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include administering therapies, monitoring responses, performing ABG/ventilation support, and documenting care in the EMR. Active NJ license and BLS are required; acute-care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Respiratory Care with a minimum of a BS in Respiratory Care (or equivalent) MS preferred.
• Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program required.
• Active New Jersey Respiratory Therapist License (RRT).
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Previous experience in an acute care hospital setting and proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessing patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions, evaluating clinical status, and recommending appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Administering respiratory therapies, including oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and mechanical ventilation management.
• Monitoring patient response to treatment, recognizing changes in clinical condition, and communicating findings to physicians and care team.
• Performing diagnostic procedures such as arterial blood gas collection, pulmonary function testing, and bedside respiratory assessments as appropriate.
• Educating patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatment plans, equipment use, and ongoing respiratory health strategies.
• Documenting assessments, treatments, and patient responses within the EMR for continuity of care.
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Maintaining respiratory equipment and ensuring proper operation while adhering to infection prevention and patient safety standards.
• Pursuing continued professional growth through continuing education and specialty certifications.

Skills

Communication

Clinical judgment

Teamwork

Patient safety

Attention to detail

Continuous learning

Education

BS in Respiratory Care

MS preferred

AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program

NJ Respiratory Therapist License (RRT)

American Heart Association BLS

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist Reg at Jersey City Medical Center to assess, treat, and educate patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. Join an interdisciplinary team focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include administering therapies, monitoring responses, performing ABG/ventilation support, and documenting care in the EMR. Active NJ license and BLS are required; acute-care experience preferred.