Respiratory Therapist Reg (Part-Time Night), Lakewood, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health; Lakewood Township, Gardiner (NJ, ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide exceptional patient care in a part-time night role. This position involves assessing patients' pulmonary status, collaborating with healthcare teams, and delivering critical respiratory interventions. With a commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care, you will play a vital role in improving health outcomes in the community. Join a supportive environment that values innovation and professional growth, offering competitive benefits and a chance to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Discounts through partners

Qualifications

• NJ RRT license required for practice.
• BLS and PALS certifications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory care and documents patient records.
• Assists during emergency bronchoscopy and intubation procedures.

Skills

Respiratory Care Administration

Emergency Response

Patient Assessment

Intubation

Spirometry

Education

AA/AS Degree

Tools

Oxygen Delivery Devices

Pulse Oximeters

Ventilators

Job description

Respiratory Therapist Reg (Part-Time Night), Lakewood, NJ

Req #: 0000156542

Category: Respiratory Therapy

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Night

Facility: Monmouth Medical Center - Southern Campus

Department: Respiratory Care

Location: MMC Southern Campus, 600 River Road, Lakewood, NJ 08701

Job Overview:

The Respiratory Therapist assesses a patient's pulmonary status, develops a plan of care in collaboration with the physician and nurses, and delivers respiratory care to patients.

Qualifications:

Required:

• NJ RRT license
• BLS through American Heart Association
• PALS certification

Preferred:

• AA/AS degree

Scheduling Requirements:

• Night Shift
• Part-Time
• 24 hours per week

Essential Functions:

• Administers respiratory care as ordered by the physician and documents all required information in patient records
• Assists during emergency bronchoscopy procedures
• Intubates (if certified) and manually ventilates patients during emergency situations
• Extubates patients as ordered by physicians
• Performs and interprets weaning parameters and simple spirometry (bedside) as ordered
• Performs arterial puncture, analysis, and reporting of sample results, interpreting results relative to acid-base balance and ventilatory status
• Performs daily preventive maintenance and quality control for arterial blood analyzers and co-oximeter
• Provides and maintains patient airways (including suctioning and securing endotracheal tubes, tracheostomies, and oral pharyngeal airways)
• Provides appropriate in-service to patients, family, physicians, nurses, and clinical staff as required
• Responds to Code Blue and performs CPR as required
• Sets up, operates, monitors, and troubleshoots oxygen delivery devices, pulse oximeters, end-tidal C02 monitors, and ventilators
• Verifies that physician orders are complete and appropriate, checking for contraindications
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Benefits and Perks:

Our market-competitive Total Rewards package includes:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through partners like NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more

Why Choose RWJBarnabas Health?

We are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered academic medicine in a compassionate, equitable manner, fostering a positive work environment. Our mission is to create healthier communities through innovative care, education, and research, addressing both clinical and social health determinants. We aim to make a meaningful impact across New Jersey by improving health outcomes and offering educational and career opportunities.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer