Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care & Patient Education

New Jersey Respiratory; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Respiratory in Clark, NJ is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our team. You will assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders, administer medications and oxygen therapy, and educate patients and families.

You will collaborate with physicians and nurses, monitor progress, and record treatments, adjusting plans as needed. You will also respond to emergencies in line with the Respiratory Therapist scope of practice.

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

Emergency response

12-hour shifts

Education

State license as Respiratory Therapist

BLS certification

Job description

New Jersey Respiratory in Clark, NJ is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our team. You will assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders, administer medications and oxygen therapy, and educate patients and families.

You will collaborate with physicians and nurses, monitor progress, and record treatments, adjusting plans as needed. You will also respond to emergencies in line with the Respiratory Therapist scope of practice.