Respiratory Therapist — Ventilator Care & Patient Education

Community Medical Center; Asbury Park (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Medical Center seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care to patients across acute and chronic settings. You will perform respiratory assessments and administer oxygen and aerosol therapies, manage ventilators, draw and interpret arterial blood gases, and respond to respiratory emergencies.

You will collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop care plans and educate patients and families on respiratory conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be a respiratory therapist licensed or eligible (if applicable).
• Experience performing respiratory assessments and therapies.
• Ability to draw and interpret arterial blood gases (ABG).
• Able to educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and equipment use.
• Strong collaboration with physicians and nurses.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and administer oxygen and aerosol therapies.
• Manage ventilators and related equipment.
• Draw and interpret arterial blood gases and respond to respiratory emergencies.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop care plans.
• Educate patients and families and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

Patient education

Team collaboration

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen equipment

Job description

Community Medical Center seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care to patients across acute and chronic settings. You will perform respiratory assessments and administer oxygen and aerosol therapies, manage ventilators, draw and interpret arterial blood gases, and respond to respiratory emergencies.

You will collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop care plans and educate patients and families on respiratory conditions.