Job Title
Respiratory Therapist – Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics
Location
New Brunswick, NJ
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Every Other Weekend Required (Friday/Saturday) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Perform blood gas analysis and manage ventilators, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen therapy for neonatal and pediatric patients
- Initiate and manage respiratory support equipment including Servo I & U and V60 BiPAP
- Respond to code situations and assist with in-house patient transport
- Administer respiratory medications and perform Chest PT
- Float between pediatric units and NICU, with potential float to adult units as needed
- Document all patient care activities using the EPIC charting system
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1.5 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist; PICU and/or NICU experience required
- Active New Jersey state license or Compact license required at time of submission
- BLS and NBRC certifications required
- Advanced certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP) required; may be obtained onsite prior to start date
- Ability to work every other weekend (Friday/Saturday)
- Must be available to work 2 of 3 designated holidays
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience with Servo I & U ventilators and V60 BiPAP equipment
- Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records system
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Why Join Us
- Gain valuable experience working with a diverse neonatal and pediatric patient population in a high-acuity clinical setting
- Opportunity to expand clinical skills across multiple pediatric and adult care units within a large health system