Respiratory Therapist (FT/PT/Per Diem) – Acute Care

New Jersey Respiratory Associates; North Bergen (NJ); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

New Jersey Respiratory Associates seeks multiple Respiratory Therapists to join our team for full-time, part-time, or per diem roles. The successful candidate will assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders, and provide education to patients and families on managing their conditions.

Responsibilities include administering medications and oxygen therapy, educating patients, collaborating with physicians and nurses on treatment plans, and responding to emergencies

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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 accordance with the scope of practice for a Respiratory Therapist.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal communication

Educación

Respiratory Therapist license

Herramientas

BLS certification

Descripción del empleo

New Jersey Respiratory Associates seeks multiple Respiratory Therapists to join our team for full-time, part-time, or per diem roles. The successful candidate will assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders, and provide education to patients and families on managing their conditions.

Responsibilities include administering medications and oxygen therapy, educating patients, collaborating with physicians and nurses on treatment plans, and responding to emergencies