Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care & Patient Education

New Jersey Respiratory Associates; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Respiratory Associates in Clark, NJ, seeks Respiratory Therapists to assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders and to educate patients and families on managing their conditions. Responsibilities include administering medications and oxygen therapy, collaborating with physicians and nurses on treatment plans, and monitoring patient progress.

Requirements: current state license as a Respiratory Therapist, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, strong

Qualifications

• Active state license as a Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS certification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced environment.

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

Communication skills

Emergency response

Patient education

12-hour shifts

Job description

New Jersey Respiratory Associates in Clark, NJ, seeks Respiratory Therapists to assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders and to educate patients and families on managing their conditions. Responsibilities include administering medications and oxygen therapy, collaborating with physicians and nurses on treatment plans, and monitoring patient progress.

Requirements: current state license as a Respiratory Therapist, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, strong