Respiratory Therapist I — Critical Care & Ventilation

Cooper Norcross Health; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health, a leading academic health system in Camden, NJ, seeks a Respiratory Care professional to monitor ventilatory support and manage medical gas delivery for both pediatric and adult patients. The role includes performing airway management, aerosol therapy, and related procedures.

Ideal candidates will be a graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program with NJ-RESP licensure, BLS, and ACLS.

Qualifications

• Post Respiratory Care program graduate.
• 1-2 years pediatric and adult critical care experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED; associate degree in Respiratory Care.
• Current NJ-RESP license; BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ventilatory support and administer medical gases.
• Perform humidification, aerosol therapy, airway management and related procedures.
• Assist with bedside tracheostomies and bronchoscopy as needed.
• Transport patients and educate patients and families.

Skills

Respiratory care

Critical care

Pediatric care

Adult care

BLS

ACLS

NJ-RESP

Education

AMA Approved Respiratory Care Program - Associates

High School Diploma or GED

Post-Respiratory Care program graduate

Job description

Cooper Norcross Health, a leading academic health system in Camden, NJ, seeks a Respiratory Care professional to monitor ventilatory support and manage medical gas delivery for both pediatric and adult patients. The role includes performing airway management, aerosol therapy, and related procedures.

Ideal candidates will be a graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program with NJ-RESP licensure, BLS, and ACLS.