Respiratory Therapist - Acute Care & Life Support

New Jersey Respiratory; Irvington (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Respiratory is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our clinical team. You will assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders, and educate patients and families on managing conditions and breathing techniques.

Responsibilities include administering medication and oxygen therapy, collaborating with physicians and nurses on treatment plans, monitoring progress, and responding to emergencies in a 12-hour shift environment.

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 communication

Team collaboration

Emergency response

Job description

New Jersey Respiratory is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our clinical team. You will assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders, and educate patients and families on managing conditions and breathing techniques.

Responsibilities include administering medication and oxygen therapy, collaborating with physicians and nurses on treatment plans, monitoring progress, and responding to emergencies in a 12-hour shift environment.