Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care & Patient Education

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

Job summary

New Jersey Respiratory is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join a dedicated healthcare team in East Orange. You will assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders, provide education to patients and families, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop care plans.

Responsibilities include administering medications and oxygen therapy, monitoring progress, adjusting treatments, and responding to emergencies in a fast-paced setting.

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 emergencies.

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 skills

Communication

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Job description

New Jersey Respiratory is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join a dedicated healthcare team in East Orange. You will assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders, provide education to patients and families, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop care plans.

Responsibilities include administering medications and oxygen therapy, monitoring progress, adjusting treatments, and responding to emergencies in a fast-paced setting.