Respiratory Therapist - Variable - Per-diem (Flex)

New Jersey Respiratory; Freneau (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Respiratory is seeking Respiratory Therapists to join our clinical team. You will assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders and educate patients and families on management of conditions.

You will administer medications and oxygen therapy, collaborate with physicians and nurses, monitor patient progress, and respond to emergencies in a fast-paced hospital environment. A state license and BLS certification are required.

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 emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Administer medication and oxygen therapy as prescribed.
• Educate patients and families on managing their conditions, including medication use and 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 emergencies, such as cardiac arrest, and provide life support measures as needed, in accordance with the 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.