Respiratory Therapist Reg

RWJBarnabas Health; Communipaw (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health's Jersey City Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Registered to join the Respiratory Care team for night shifts. The role involves providing comprehensive respiratory care, managing mechanical ventilation, and assisting with emergency airway procedures.

Candidates must be NBRC certified or registry-eligible, hold a NJ state license, and have EPIC EMR experience. Preferred experience in adult critical care; two to three years is ideal.

Qualifications

• Graduate of NBRC and eligible/registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Ability to follow directions accurately, organize and work with the medical team.
• Good communication skills to work with patients, visitors and medical staff.
• Computer skill EPIC EMR.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and adjust therapy with physicians and nurses to achieve best practice.
• Act as a clinical resource for nursing staff to ensure care within standards.
• Perform other duties to ensure timely department operations.

Skills

Good communication

Follow directions

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

NBRC certification/registry eligibility

New Jersey Respiratory Therapy license

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Reg

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Respiratory Care

Req #: 0000268217

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $45.65 - $55.97 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Respiratory Therapist will provide respiratory care services to patients in all areas of the hospital. The Respiratory Therapist will also maintain and monitor mechanical ventilation, provide emergency airway management as ordered and perform arterial/capillary pH blood gas sampling and analysis.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of a National Board for Respiratory care
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care as described in the scope of services for Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Ability to follow directions accurately, organize and accomplish work as assigned
• Good communication skills to work collaboratively with patients, visitors and Medical team
• Computer skill EPIC EMR

Preferred:

• Two to three years of Adult critical care, neonatal/pediatric experience preferred.

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Registered (RRT) or Registry Eligible (CRT) Respiratory Therapist as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Active New Jersey State License to practice Respiratory Therapy
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association)

Scheduling Requirements:

• 7:00 pm – 7:00 am
• Alternating Weekends
• One Major Summer Holiday and One Major Winter Holiday required
• Full Time

Essential Functions:

• The Respiratory Therapist will evaluate and recommend changes in therapy according to the policy and procedure and will consult with Physician and nurses to achieve best practice for maximum therapeutic benefit for patients.
• The position acts as a clinical resource person to nursing staff and ancillary personnel to provide appropriate care within guidelines of established standards of care.
• Performs other duties assigned by manger and supervisor for the timely operation of the department.