Respiratory Therapist Cert

Job Title:

Respiratory Therapist Cert

Location:

RWJUH Rahway Hospital

Department Name:
Respiratory Care

Req #:

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 candidate's 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.

• 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…