Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care & Patient Education

New Jersey Respiratory; Irvington (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Respiratory is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our healthcare team. You will assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders and educate families on managing conditions.

Qualifications include current state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist and BLS certification. Strong communication and the ability to work 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced setting are essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• Current state license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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

Interpersonal skills

Emergency response

Job description

New Jersey Respiratory is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our healthcare team. You will assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders and educate families on managing conditions.

Qualifications include current state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist and BLS certification. Strong communication and the ability to work 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced setting are essential to success in this role.