Respiratory Therapist - Variable - Per-diem

New Jersey Respiratory; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Respiratory in Atlantic City, NJ, seeks Respiratory Therapists to join our clinical team. You will assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders, administer medications and oxygen therapy, and educate families on managing conditions.

You will collaborate with physicians and nurses, monitor progress, adjust treatment plans, and respond to emergencies according to scope of practice. A state license and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• State license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders
• Administer medication and oxygen therapy as prescribed by physicians
• Educate patients and families on managing conditions, including breathing techniques
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop patient treatment plans
• Monitor and record patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
• Respond to emergency situations and provide life support as needed per scope of practice for a Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Summary:

We are seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our team of healthcare professionals! 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.