Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator Care & Emergencies

New Jersey Respiratory, Inc.; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 78,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Respiratory, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care for residents with cardiopulmonary conditions, including ventilator-dependent patients.

Responsibilities include administering therapies, monitoring patient status, and coordinating with physicians and nurses to ensure safe, high-quality care. The role requires licensure as a Respiratory Therapist with RRT or CRT credentials, BLS, and strong clinical/communication skills.

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Therapy license.
• RRT or CRT credential.
• BLS required.
• ACLS preferred.
• Experience with ventilator patients preferred.
• Strong clinical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Administer prescribed respiratory therapies including oxygen therapy, bronchodilators.
• Perform routine and emergency tracheostomy care.
• Monitor and adjust ventilator settings.
• Participate in ventilator weaning protocols.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and perform CPR as needed.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Document patient care and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Maintain respiratory equipment and monitor supplies.
• Communicate with healthcare teams and leadership.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Ventilator management

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Education

Respiratory Therapy license

RRT or CRT credential

Job description

New Jersey Respiratory, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care for residents with cardiopulmonary conditions, including ventilator-dependent patients.

Responsibilities include administering therapies, monitoring patient status, and coordinating with physicians and nurses to ensure safe, high-quality care. The role requires licensure as a Respiratory Therapist with RRT or CRT credentials, BLS, and strong clinical/communication skills.