Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Reg
Community Medical Center
Department Name: Respiratory Care
Status: Hourly
Shift: Night
Pay Range: $46.07 - $56.23 per hour
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
Provides therapeutic, supportive and diagnostic respiratory services and care to all CMC patients.
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.
Night Shift
Full-Time (36 hours per week)
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 arterial puncture, analysis, and reporting of sample results. Performs daily preventive maintenance and quality control for arterial blood analyzers and a co-oximeter.
Provides appropriate in-service to patients, family, physicians, nurses, and clinical employees as required
Verifies that physician orders are complete and appropriate and checks for possible contraindications
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
~ 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
~ 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.