Respiratory Therapist Lead

RWJBarnabas Health; Oceanport (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in New Jersey is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Lead to oversee respiratory care services and champion evidence-based practices. You will provide advanced therapies, assess patients, and ensure safety and quality in care.

The role includes mentoring and scheduling staff, coordinating with physicians and nurses, maintaining equipment, and contributing to training, orientation, and a collaborative, compassionate culture focused on professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee respiratory care services and ensure adherence to evidence-based protocols.
• Provide advanced respiratory therapies and patient assessments.
• Mentor, schedule, and develop staff.
• Coordinate care with physicians and nurses.
• Maintain equipment and safety standards.
• Drive quality improvement and outcomes initiatives.
• Support training and orientation for new staff.
• Foster an inclusive, patient-centered care culture.

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Lead to oversee respiratory care services and support excellence in patient outcomes. In this role, you will provide advanced respiratory therapies, assess and monitor patients, and ensure adherence to evidence-based protocols. You will mentor and schedule staff, coordinate care with physicians and nurses, and maintain equipment and safety standards. The Lead will help drive quality improvement, support training and orientation, and contribute to an inclusive, collaborative culture focused on compassionate, patient-centered care and continuous professional growth.