Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care & Pulmonary Support

Atlantic Health; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide life-supporting care for patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies under physician supervision. You will evaluate prescriptions, administer aerosol therapies, and operate ventilators while monitoring patient status and safety.

You will perform ABG analysis, conduct pulmonary function tests, and educate patients on respiratory care, ensuring high-quality care across diverse clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Requires licensure as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT preferred).
• Evaluates prescription and determines therapy type and duration.
• Operates ventilators and related life-support devices according to physician orders.
• Performs ABG sampling, interpretation, and monitors patient response to therapy.
• Provides patient education and supports staff with respiratory care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate prescriptions and determine therapy requirements.
• Administer aerosol medications and assist in breathing support.
• Set up and operate ventilators and gas delivery systems.
• Monitor treatment parameters and patient responses.
• Perform pulmonary function tests to aid diagnosis.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Ventilator management

ABG analysis

Aerosol therapy

Pulmonary function testing

Patient education

Clinical supervision

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential

Tools

Mechanical ventilators

Therapeutic gas delivery systems

Pulmonary function testing equipment

Job description

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide life-supporting care for patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies under physician supervision. You will evaluate prescriptions, administer aerosol therapies, and operate ventilators while monitoring patient status and safety.

You will perform ABG analysis, conduct pulmonary function tests, and educate patients on respiratory care, ensuring high-quality care across diverse clinical settings.