Respiratory Therapist - Patient Care & Life Support

New Jersey Respiratory Associates; Matawan (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Respiratory Associates is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join a team of healthcare professionals in New Jersey. The successful candidate will assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders and educate patients and families on managing their conditions.

The role requires a current Respiratory Therapist license, BLS certification, and the ability to work 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced environment while responding to emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 skills

Communication skills

BLS certification

Job description

New Jersey Respiratory Associates is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join a team of healthcare professionals in New Jersey. The successful candidate will assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders and educate patients and families on managing their conditions.

The role requires a current Respiratory Therapist license, BLS certification, and the ability to work 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced environment while responding to emergencies as needed.