Respiratory Therapist - Dayshift - Full-time

New Jersey Respiratory; Morrell Corners (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Respiratory in Morrell Corners, NJ is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our team of healthcare professionals. You will assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders and educate patients and their families on how to manage their conditions.

The role requires a current state license, BLS certification, and the ability to work 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced environment with emergency response when needed.

Qualifications

• Current state license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS certification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergencies.

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 to develop patient treatment plans.
• Monitor and record patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Respond to emergency situations and provide life support measures as needed, in line with scope of practice.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Summary:

We are seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our team of healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing and treating patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders and providing education to patients and their families on how to manage their conditions.

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.

Requirements:

• 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.