Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care & Ventilation Specialist

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to support patient care across critical and non-critical settings. The role involves evaluation, planning, execution and ongoing monitoring of respiratory therapies under physician supervision.

The position requires an AMA approved Respiratory Care program and an Associate degree, with responsibilities that include life support management, ventilator setup and patient education. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clinical respiratory care procedures and patient education.
• Ability to monitor and operate respiratory equipment and life support systems.
• Ability to interpret data from respiratory tests and arterial blood gases.

Responsibilities

• Assist in diagnosis, treatment and management of pulmonary disorders under physician prescription.
• Perform cardiopulmonary evaluation and educate patients and families.
• Administer and monitor respiratory care procedures and equipment as prescribed.

Skills

Respiratory care knowledge

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Care program

Associate degree

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to support patient care across critical and non-critical settings. The role involves evaluation, planning, execution and ongoing monitoring of respiratory therapies under physician supervision.

The position requires an AMA approved Respiratory Care program and an Associate degree, with responsibilities that include life support management, ventilator setup and patient education. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.