Respiratory Therapist Reg

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Reg

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Req#: 000048738

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $46.99—$57.36 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated per hour 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 candidate’s educational background, skills and professional experience.

Full-Time Day Respiratory Therapist – RWJBarnabas Health

A typical day for a Full-Time Day Respiratory Therapist may include:

• Providing basic and advanced respiratory therapy treatments for patients across a variety of inpatient care settings.
• Assessing patients’ respiratory status and developing appropriate treatment plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Transcribing and implementing physician orders accurately and efficiently.
• Administering oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, airway management, and other respiratory care procedures.
• Monitoring, managing, and troubleshooting mechanical ventilators and other respiratory support equipment.
• Performing patient assessments and responding promptly to changes in respiratory condition.
• Educating patients and families on respiratory treatments, equipment, and disease management.
• Documenting patient care, assessments, and treatment outcomes in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other clinical team members to provide exceptional patient care.

This role might be for you if:

• You are passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate respiratory care.
• You enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced hospital environment.
• You have strong assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• You are comfortable caring for patients with complex respiratory needs, including those requiring ventilator support.
• You are committed to providing excellent patient experiences while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.
• You are looking for a stable, full-time opportunity with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

To be considered for this Full-Time Day Respiratory Therapist opportunity:

• Graduate of an NBRC-approved School of Respiratory Care.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Current New Jersey State Respiratory Care License.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Successful completion of all required orientation and onboarding programs.