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 our team of healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders and provide education to patients and families on how to manage their conditions.

The role includes administering medications and oxygen therapy, collaborating with physicians and nurses to develop treatment plans, monitoring progress, 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 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 skills

Communication skills

Emergency response

Job description

New Jersey Respiratory is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our team of healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders and provide education to patients and families on how to manage their conditions.

The role includes administering medications and oxygen therapy, collaborating with physicians and nurses to develop treatment plans, monitoring progress, and responding to emergencies in a fast-paced setting.