Respiratory Therapist Registered

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Registered Location: Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740 Department: Respiratory Care Position: Full‑time, Day shift Pay Range: $46.07 - $56.23 per hour (anticipated for New Jersey) Job Overview Assesses patients′ pulmonary status, develops a care plan in collaboration with physicians and nurses, and delivers respiratory care. Reports identified safety issues such as hazardous environments and medical errors. Scheduling Requirements Day shift Full‑time Essential Functions Adheres to documentation standards and contributes to a comprehensive plan of care. Assumes responsibility for reduction in length of stay through timely delivery of appropriate clinical intervention. Performs CPR (Adult, PALS, NALS). Collaborates daily with multidisciplinary team in development and progress of overall plan of respiratory care. Collaborates with team to establish requirements for teaching and discharge planning of each patient. Collaborates with RN and reinforces plan of care daily with patient and family. Evaluates treatment and orders/confirms appropriateness and initiates treatments of MDI, HFN, CPT, aerosol treatment. Initiates an accurate pulmonary history and assessment of patients during initial and subsequent therapies. Intubates in emergency/extubates per MD orders. Manages transport of ventilated patient. Participates in monitoring patient care outcomes as established by targets/goals or performance improvement. Participates in quality monitoring process to identify variances that increase length of stay. Participates in orientation of other associates new to service areas. Performs techniques/procedures for processing ABG’s. Provides cardiac monitoring within scope of practice. Responds to CAC/performs life support measures. Serves as preceptor during orientation of Respiratory Therapists new to the unit or central department. Uses mentoring skills with team members to advance their knowledge and clinical skills. Utilizes Medication Pyxis according to guidelines. Qualifications Required: NJ licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner. BLS certification through American Heart Association. Certifications in PALS and NRP to be obtained within the first twelve months of employment for all full- and part‑time staff. Preferred: AA/AS degree. CRT or RRT Certification by NBRC. Benefits Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time. Retirement Plans. Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance. Dental and Vision Insurance. Disability and Life Insurance. Paid Parental Leave. Tuition Reimbursement. Student Loan Planning Support. Flexible Spending Accounts. Wellness Programs. Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance). RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr RWJBarnabas Health