Respiratory Therapist - Acute Care & Emergency Support

New Jersey Respiratory Associates; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Respiratory Associates is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our team of healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders and provide education to patients and families on managing their conditions.

This role includes 12-hour shifts and collaboration with physicians and nurses in a busy clinical setting. Qualified applicants will hold a state license, BLS certification, and demonstrate strong

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 emergency situations.

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

Emergency response

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

New Jersey Respiratory Associates is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our team of healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders and provide education to patients and families on managing their conditions.

This role includes 12-hour shifts and collaboration with physicians and nurses in a busy clinical setting. Qualified applicants will hold a state license, BLS certification, and demonstrate strong