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Respiratory Therapist Cert
Req #: 0000269463
Category: Respiratory
Status: Part-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ Rahway
Department: Respiratory Care
Pay Range: $44.00 - $53.74 per hour
Location:
865 Stone Street, Rahway, NJ 07065
Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Cert
Location: RWJUH Rahway Hospital
Department Name: Respiratory Care
Req #: 0000269463
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $44.00 - $53.74 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.
Certified Respiratory Therapist - RWJBarnabas Health
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing comprehensive respiratory care services to patients across the continuum of care in accordance with established clinical standards, physician orders, and departmental policies. The therapist delivers safe, effective, and patient-centered respiratory treatment while supporting optimal clinical outcomes and maintaining compliance with regulatory and professional practice standards.
Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation providers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams, the Respiratory Therapist performs a wide range of therapeutic, diagnostic, and emergency respiratory care procedures. The therapist serves patients across adult and geriatric populations, provides respiratory support during emergencies, maintains specialized respiratory equipment, and promotes a culture of safety, quality, and exceptional patient care.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing all aspects of therapeutic respiratory care in accordance with physician orders, departmental policies, and established standards of practice.
- Performing respiratory treatments including aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, and other prescribed modalities.
- Initiating, monitoring, and maintaining mechanical ventilation based on patient needs and physician direction.
- Performing arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling using appropriate techniques and safety standards.
- Reviewing medical records and verifying physician orders prior to administering respiratory therapy.
- Explaining respiratory procedures and treatments to patients and families to promote understanding and participation in care.
- Monitoring patient responses to therapy and communicating changes in patient condition to physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
- Accurately documenting treatments, assessments, and patient responses within the electronic medical record.
- Assisting with emergency response situations, including rapid response events, code blue activations, fire response, and disaster preparedness activities.
- Setting up, testing, and maintaining ventilators and other respiratory care equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Cleaning, disinfecting, and reassembling respiratory equipment in accordance with infection prevention and departmental standards.
- Safely handling and exchanging medical gas cylinders while ensuring compliance with all medical gas storage and safety requirements.
- Providing technical support and respiratory care expertise to nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
- Performing electrocardiograms (EKGs) when appropriately trained and competency validated.
- Assisting with intubation and extubation procedures during emergency situations when appropriately trained.
- Performing pulmonary function testing when appropriately trained and assigned.
- Assisting physicians during bronchoscopy procedures when appropriately trained and assigned.
- Completing shift assignments, participating in departmental handoff communication, and ensuring continuity of patient care between shifts.
- Maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to all organizational policies and professional standards.
- Supporting departmental quality initiatives, patient safety efforts, and continuous improvement activities.
- Performing additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by department leadership.
To be considered for this opportunity:
- Graduate of a National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) approved Respiratory Care program required.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required, or Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) credential as applicable.
- Current New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care License as a Licensed Respiratory Practitioner (LRP) required.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Successful completion of department-specific orientation and competency requirements.
- Demonstrated knowledge of respiratory therapy procedures, mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gas analysis, emergency respiratory care, and patient assessment preferred.
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations and work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Why Join RWJBarnabas Health?
As a member of the Respiratory Care team, you will play a vital role in providing life-sustaining therapies and respiratory support to patients across multiple care settings. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with an experienced interdisciplinary team while contributing to exceptional patient outcomes, safety, and quality of care.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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