Respiratory Therapist - Nightshift - Full-time

New Jersey Respiratory; Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Respiratory is seeking multiple Respiratory Therapists to join our team in Orange, NJ. The successful candidate will assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders and educate families on managing conditions.

Applicants must hold an active New Jersey license and BLS certification, possess strong communication skills, and be able to work 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for additional hours or full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Current NJ Respiratory Therapist license.
• 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, 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.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Patient education

Job description

Summary:

We are seeking multiple Respiratory Therapists to join our team of healthcare professionals. Are you looking for additional hours or Full time! 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.