Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care & Education

New Jersey Respiratory; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Respiratory is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our healthcare team in Philadelphia. The role involves assessing and treating patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders, and educating patients and families on managing conditions and breathing techniques.

Responsibilities include administering medications and oxygen, collaborating on treatment plans, monitoring progress, and responding to emergencies with appropriate life support measures as needed.

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.

Job description

New Jersey Respiratory is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our healthcare team in Philadelphia. The role involves assessing and treating patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders, and educating patients and families on managing conditions and breathing techniques.

Responsibilities include administering medications and oxygen, collaborating on treatment plans, monitoring progress, and responding to emergencies with appropriate life support measures as needed.