Respiratory Therapist

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Reg
Location: Community Medical Center
Department Name: Respiratory Care
Req #: 0000250229
Status: Hourly
Shift: Night
Pay Range: $46.07 - $56.23 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidates educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Overview:
Provides therapeutic, supportive and diagnostic respiratory services and care to all CMC patients.
Qualifications:
Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Current New Jersey Respiratory Care License
Maintains required BLS Heart Saver/Health Care Provider course completion status.
ACLS Certification
Scheduling Requirements:
Night Shift
Full-Time (36 hours per week)
Essential Functions:
Administers respiratory care as ordered by the physician and documents all required information in the patient record.
Assists during emergency bronchoscopy procedures
Intubates (if certified) and manually ventilates patients during emergency situations
Extubates patients as ordered by physicians
Performs and interrupts weaning parameters and simple spirometry (bedside) as ordered
Performs arterial puncture, analysis, and reporting of sample results. Interprets results relative to acid-base balance and ventilatory status
Performs daily preventive maintenance and quality control for arterial blood analyzers and a co-oximeter.
Provides and maintains the patients airways (including suctioning and securing endotracheal tubes, tracheostomies, and oral pharyngeal airways)
Provides appropriate in-service to patients, family, physicians, nurses, and clinical employees 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 and checks for possible contraindications
Performs all other duties as assigned
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
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
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.