Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care & Ventilator Support

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

PTO

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network in New Jersey is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to assess patient needs and provide prescribed respiratory care in critical and non-critical areas.

The role includes ventilator setup and management, ABG sampling, and collaboration with physicians. Candidates should hold NJ licensure with NBRC credentials; Bachelors preferred and ACLS/PALS as applicable.

Qualifications

• Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in New Jersey.
• NBRC credentials and national certification.
• Associate or Bachelor degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and provide prescribed respiratory care.
• Set up and maintain ventilator support in all designated areas.
• Perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Administer oxygen and other modalities per physician order.
• Collaborate with physicians and care team for patient care planning.
• Participate in code blue and rapid response activities.

Skills

Respiratory care

Ventilator management

Arterial blood gases

Code Blue team

Education

Respiratory Therapist license (NJ)

NBRC credentials

Associate or Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

ABG analysis equipment

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network in New Jersey is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to assess patient needs and provide prescribed respiratory care in critical and non-critical areas.

The role includes ventilator setup and management, ABG sampling, and collaboration with physicians. Candidates should hold NJ licensure with NBRC credentials; Bachelors preferred and ACLS/PALS as applicable.