Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Patient assessment, mechanical ventilatory support monitoring, non-invasive ventilation support, administration of medical gas delivery systems (i.e.: heliox, nitric, oxygen compressed air, etc...). Humidification and aerosol therapy, airway management, delivery of aerosolized & instilled medications, chest physical therapy, vest therapy, IPV therapy, in-exsuffalator therapy, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, arterial blood gas acquisition & analysis, Transcutaneous pc02 & po2 monitoring, pulse oximetry monitoring & trending, ventilatory weaning, peak flow monitoring, assist with bedside tracheostomies, and bronchoscopy. Internal and external patient transporting, patient and family education

Experience Required

• (1-2 years) of clinical respiratory therapy experience preferred.
• Ability to logically and independently plan and organize work assignments. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Education Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

License/Certification Requirements

• Current NJ license.
• BLS required.
• Must obtain ACLS and NRP within (6) months of hire.

Salary Min ($)

USD $34.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $56.00