Respiratory Therapist Cert

Community Medical Center; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide cardiopulmonary care in a fast-paced clinical setting. Night shift, hourly pay, and supportive teamwork are emphasized as part of a quality care culture.

You will assess, treat, and educate patients with respiratory conditions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safety and patient-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current or eligible for NJ licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Certification and/or registration by NBRC is required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory care as ordered by the physician and documents in the patient record.
• Assists during emergency bronchoscopy procedures.
• Intubates (if certified) and ventilates patients during emergencies.
• Extubates patients as ordered by physicians.
• Performs arterial puncture, analysis, and reporting of results; interprets results relative to acid-base balance and ventilatory status.
• Sets up, operates, and troubleshoots oxygen delivery devices, pulse oximeters, capnography monitors, and ventilators.
• Responds to Code Blue and performs CPR as required.

Skills

Clear communication

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Education

NJ licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner

NBRC certification/registration

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Cert

Location: Community Medical Center

Department Name: Respiratory Care

Req #:

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $44.00 - $53.74 per hour

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

At RWJBarnabas Health, Respiratory Therapists become part of a purpose-driven environment where teamwork, clinical excellence, and compassionate care improve the lives of patients every day. This Respiratory Therapist role offers opportunities for professional growth, supportive collaboration, and a culture committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a vital role in assessing, treating, and educating patients with cardiopulmonary conditions while working alongside an interdisciplinary team dedicated to exceptional care. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every Respiratory Therapist is encouraged to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact.

A typical day for a Respiratory Therapist may include:

• Administers respiratory care as ordered by the physician and documents all required information in the patient record.
• Assists during emergency bronchoscopy procedures
• Intubates (if certified) and manually ventilates patients during emergency situations
• Extubates patients as ordered by physicians
• Performs and interrupts weaning parameters and simple spirometry (bedside) as ordered
• Performs arterial puncture, analysis, and reporting of sample results. Interprets results relative to acid-base balance and ventilatory status
• Performs daily preventive maintenance and quality control for arterial blood analyzers and a co-oximeter.
• Provides and maintains the patient's airways (including suctioning and securing endotracheal tubes, tracheostomies, and oral pharyngeal airways)
• Provides appropriate in-service to patients, family, physicians, nurses, and clinical employees as required
• Responds to “Code Blue” and performs CPR as required
• Sets up, operates, monitors, and troubleshoots oxygen delivery devices, pulse oximeters, end-tidal C02 monitors, and ventilators.
• Verifies that physician orders are complete and appropriate and checks for possible contraindications
• Performs all other duties as assigned

This role might be for you if:

• Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues
• Strong clinical judgment helps you respond confidently in both routine and critical care situations
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and adaptability are essential
• Providing evidence-based respiratory care is central to your professional practice
• Attention to detail and patient safety guide your daily work
• Continuous learning and professional growth are important to you
• Collaborative team culture is something you actively help strengthen

To be considered for this Respiratory Therapist opportunity, you must:

• Current or eligible for NJ licensure as Respiratory Care Practioner
• Certification and/or registration by NBRC is required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.